The reason why cities in the United States grew so rapidly was because of Industrialization. Americans responded to the challenges posed by urbanization by:
As a result of industrialization in the urban areas, many people left the rural areas to look for in the cities and towns. This led to the cities growing in population and opportunity.
They engaged in labor strikes when owners of businesses would not accede to labor demands.
They also campaigned for the government to pass more laws that would reduce pollution and limit the exploitation of the working class by business owners.
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