-What factor most contributed to the decline of "walking cities" and allowed city dwellers to live farther away from the core center of the cities where they worked?
A) improvements in mass transportation such as the omnibus and steam-powered locomotive
B) a rising crime rate within the centers of cities
C) poor sanitation and lack of healthy drinking water within the city's core
D) a desire to move away from areas populated by immigrants and the poor

Question

-What factor most contributed to the decline of "walking cities" and allowed city dwellers to live farther away from the core center of the cities where they worked?
A) improvements in mass transportation such as the omnibus and steam-powered locomotive 
B) a rising crime rate within the centers of cities 
C) poor sanitation and lack of healthy drinking water within the city's core 
D) a desire to move away from areas populated by immigrants and the poor

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Improvements in mass transportation, including the development of the omnibus and steam-powered locomotive, significantly contributed to the decline of "walking cities" by enabling people to live farther from their places of work and the city center. This development allowed for the expansion of cities beyond their original, walkable boundaries.

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