Large cities following the civil war?

Question

What were some of the big cities in the U.S. post-war that were the urban centers of the nation and were industrial..?

Answer 1

well, it was the same as before the war--NYC, Washington DC, Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, Charleston, New Orleans

Answer 2

Same as before, although many sustained damage....don't forget Atlanta in the above list, plus Richmond....just exactly is a BIG city in your thinking anyway? In 1860-65, most cities were called towns...

Answer 3

paris;)