2. Over Crowding
As the Industrial Revolution drastically changed cities
throughout the United States in the 19th century, the
populations of the United States exploded.
The US population increased from 23.2 million in 1850
to 76.2 million in 1900
By 1900, two in five Americans lived in cities.
For instance, Chicago’s growth was intense: from
30,000 residents in 1850 to 1,700,00 by 1900.
Having so many citizens in a city leads to more waste,
garbage, and problems.
3. Deforestation
Natural habitats are
destroyed.
More land needs to be
cleared for food
production since food
demand increased by
that time.
In addition, more land
is needed for housing
purposes.
4. Poor Waste management
The 19th century shift in population from rural to urban
that accompanied industrialization and immigration led
to overcrowding in poor housing served by inadequate
or nonexistent public water supplies and waste-
disposal systems.
These conditions resulted in repeated outbreaks of
cholera, dysentery, TB, typhoid fever, influenza, yellow
fever, and malaria.
5. Pollution
There were a lot of
factories burning coal for
power and creating air
pollution during this time in
history releasing
6. Poor Working Conditions
Working conditions in the early
1900s were miserable.
Workers often got sick or died
because of the long hours and
unsanitary conditions.
Many workers worked from
sunrise to sunset, Monday
through Saturday.
Many women and children
working in factories in New
York City worked 15-hour
days.
