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urbanization quick check
how did the invention of the light bulb and advancements in electrical power play a key role in the growth of american cities in the late 1800s?
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the artificial lights lit up the night sky, attracting people to the cities
they allowed factories to produce more, which required more workers to move to the cities
they kept economic activity in the cities tied to the number of daylight hours.
they solved the problems cities had with getting access to fresh water and proper sanitation.
The invention of the light - bulb and electrical power advancements extended factory working hours, increasing production. This higher production demanded more workers, who then migrated to cities. Attracting people with lit night - sky is a secondary aspect. It had no relation to daylight hours for economic activity or water/sanitation problems.
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They allowed factories to produce more, which required more workers to move to the cities.