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America Moves to the City (1865-1900) PPTAmerica Moves to the City (1865-1900) PPT
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America Moves to the City (1865-1900)

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Statistical data can show shifts in human populations without bias or a prescribed historical point of view. View bar graphs and charts that describe new influxes in urbanization, immigration, and suffrage by state during the turn of the century. A layout of the Dumbbell Tenement is also included for discussion.

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american industrialism, industrialism, immigration, urbanization, data analysis

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data analysis, immigration, urbanization, industrial america, dumbbell tenement, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Presentations
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For Teacher Use
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