Major forces behind urban growth in early United States history

What were the major forces behind urban growth in early United States history?  What influence did urban growth have on urban concentration and population density?  What new demands were placed on city governments when population density increased?  What steps did city governments take to help deal with new demands resulting from the influx in population?  Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.What were the major forces behind urban growth in early United States history?  What influence did urban growth have on urban concentration and population density?  What new demands were placed on city governments when population density increased?  What steps did city governments take to help deal with new demands resulting from the influx in population?  Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.What were the major forces behind urban growth in early United States history?  What influence did urban growth have on urban concentration and population density?  What new demands were placed on city governments when population density increased?  What steps did city governments take to help deal with new demands resulting from the influx in population?  Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.What were the major forces behind urban growth in early United States history?  What influence did urban growth have on urban concentration and population density?  What new demands were placed on city governments when population density increased?  What steps did city governments take to help deal with new demands resulting from the influx in population?  Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

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