What was the impact of the 'Market Revolution' on the physical layout of American cities?
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Correct answer: The separation of residential areas from commercial and industrial zones began
As factories and businesses grew, the old pattern of living above one's shop largely disappeared. Wealthier residents moved away from the noise and pollution of the industrial center, leading to the early stages of urban sprawl and class-based geography.
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