Urbanization

Innovations in the Cottage Industry

Causes of Rural Development

Expansion of Employees’ Rights

Reasons for Urbanization

the rise of industrialism in the United States

the establishment of a federal income tax

a prolonged food shortage in the United States

a lengthy war over disputed territory

a decrease in free trade between nations

an increase in government regulation of businesses

an increase in production levels

a decrease in immigration

By allowing entrepreneurs to raise money and invest in companies

By establishing quotas on immigrants

By providing safe working conditions for factory workers

By encouraging the government to put taxes on businesses