How did the building of mass transit in the late 19th Century (trams, subways, e

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How did the building of mass transit in the late 19th Century (trams, subways, etc.) affect the demographics of major European cities? (Choose one)

Wealthy Europeans moved away from the center of town and settled in new suburbs; poor Europeans remained trapped downtown

Poor Europeans moved to the periphery; wealthy Europeans built fancy apartments and townhouses in the center

Cities depopulated entirely, since there were no more jobs in urban areas

Wealthy Europeans moved away from the center of town and settled in new suburbs; poor Europeans remained trapped downtown

Poor Europeans moved to the periphery; wealthy Europeans built fancy apartments and townhouses in the center

Cities depopulated entirely, since there were no more jobs in urban areas

Explanation / Answer

Correct answer: b. Poor Europeans moved to the periphery; wealthy Europeans built fancy apartments and townhouses in the center

The early development of regular ferry service illustrates the dominant role that New York City would play in American urban mass transit—not surprising considering the city’s rapid demographic and physical growth and dominant position in the hierarchy of American cities during the 19th century. Ferries also demonstrate the early connections between transit and urban expansion. This growing demographic found private stagecoaches too expensive, but they had the affluence and desire to commute to work instead of walking.

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