Economic developments like industrialization and the growth of plantations significantly shaped settlement patterns in the U.S. Industrialization led to the rise of urban centers as people migrated from rural areas in search of jobs in factories, resulting in rapid urban growth. Meanwhile, the expansion of plantations in the South created a demand for labor, leading to the establishment of large agricultural communities and the forced migration of enslaved people. Together, these developments contributed to distinct regional populations and demographic shifts across the country.
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