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1.Technological innovation was as significant in building American cities as it was in industrialization for a number of reasons. The primary reason for this trend was largely related to the fact that industrialization and urbanization are inextricably linked, meaning that when one occurs the other is almost certain to occur in tandem. Therefore, when technology leads to industrialization it is virtually guaranteed to additionally contribute to urbanization.

The importance of the link between the impact of technology on industrialization and urbanization cannot be understated. As Sukkoo Kim states, "Industrialization and urbanization are seen as interdependent processes of modern economic development."1 Therefore any...