Conclusion

Cities, as we know them today, are the established and settled version of the burgeoning urban areas that formed in the United States at the turn of the century. The shifts in population at the beginning of the industrial age challenged city residents to acclimate and adapt to unique problems and concerns that developed with the rapid influx of humanity (Bender, 2000). Not only did these communities rise to the challenge, but they became diverse global leaders. These urban areas evolved into mulitfaceted and multicultural populations, maturing into hubs of employment, commerce and entertainment.