Why was the kitchen the hub of the puritan home? the puritans only had one-room houses. they were self-sufficient and had to prepare for all their needs in the kitchen. the women were the key figures, and they controlled the kitchen. the weather was cold, and the kitchen had a fireplace.

How did the technology of the late 1800s affect the growth of cities? select one: a. cities were able to expand outward because of additions to railroads. b. electric streetcars enabled the wealthy city dwellers to move to the first suburbs. c. advances in steel and metal technology allowed for the development of the skyscraper, which allowed cities to grow upwards. d. all of these are correct.