Question
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.
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 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 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.
They solved the problems cities had with getting access to fresh water and proper sanitation.
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Responses
The artificial lights lit up the night sky, attracting people to the cities.
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 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 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.
They solved the problems cities had with getting access to fresh water and proper sanitation.
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The key role played by the invention of the light bulb and advancements in electrical power in the growth of American cities in the late 1800s can be best summarized by the following response:
**They allowed factories to produce more, which required more workers to move to the cities.**
The introduction of electric lighting extended working hours beyond daylight. Factories could operate longer and more efficiently, leading to increased production and necessitating a larger workforce, which in turn encouraged migration to urban areas for job opportunities.
**They allowed factories to produce more, which required more workers to move to the cities.**
The introduction of electric lighting extended working hours beyond daylight. Factories could operate longer and more efficiently, leading to increased production and necessitating a larger workforce, which in turn encouraged migration to urban areas for job opportunities.
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