Describe an innovation that allowed the growth in urban areas in the 1800's?

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Describe an innovation that allowed the growth in urban areas in the 1800's?

2007-07-03 09:19:38 · 4 answers · asked by Brad W 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government

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The Oatis safety elevator removed the practical limit on building height, which is considered to be the signal innovation allowing modern urban development. (I'm not sure "electricity" can be classified as an "innovation".)

2007-07-03 09:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by Pete 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Electricity

2007-07-03 16:25:18 · answer #2 · answered by jean 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Gas lights, trolley systems, and interurban railroads, especially after the development of the electric trolleys.

Doc

2007-07-03 16:24:03 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The steel industry,rail system, telegraph and later electricity.

2007-07-03 16:23:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋