In 1895, the Department of Street Cleaning in New York City created a permanent group of sanitation workers known then as the White Wings seen here. They were some of the earliest garbage collectors and sanitation workers in the United States. What would cause the need for these workers? select the answers (U6.1 and Unit 4-6 EOC Study Notes) TEKS - 3(C), 13(A&B), 14(A) (1 point) Responses Urbanization Urbanization Westward Movement Westward Movement Labor Movement Labor Movement Rural Movement Rural Movement Populism Populism Unionizing Unionizing Skip to navigation

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The need for sanitation workers like the White Wings in New York City in 1895 was primarily caused by Urbanization. As cities grew rapidly due to population influx and industrialization, the volume of waste increased significantly, necessitating organized efforts for garbage collection and sanitation.

So the correct answer is:

  • Urbanization