Large-scale urbanization refers to the rapid growth and expansion of cities during the mid-19th century. It involved the migration of people from rural areas to urban centers, leading to the development of densely populated cities.
Related terms
Industrialization: The process of shifting from an agricultural-based economy to one centered around manufacturing and industry.
Immigration: The act of individuals moving from one country or region to another with the intention of settling there.
Tenements: Overcrowded and poorly maintained apartment buildings that were common during this period, often housing many lower-class urban dwellers in cramped conditions.