Europeans migrated to South America for a short time before moving to the United States or Canada for better economic opportunities, as jobs in the US provided more stability and higher pay than in Europe. The vast, cheap, new land available in the US also made it a desirable real estate destination undergoing rapid expansion and development in the late 19th century, with cities like Chicago growing quickly and inventing new technologies like skyscrapers and steel frame construction to enable further growth during the industrial revolution. European artistic styles were also imported to beautify and decorate the expanding cities.