Shutting out the sky

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What did Jacob Riis do to help the plight of immigrants?

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He exposed the horrible conditions of the tenements in his powerful photos.

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What happened after Leonard Covello won a physical education prize?

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His father's reaction caused Leonard to despair and quit school.

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Why was Constantine Panunzio disappointed in her job possibility?

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He thought the two words he had learned meant some form of office work.

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How did Marcus earn his first seventy cents?

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Mrs. Segal gave him a dollar, and he went to the street to peddle chocolate pieces.

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What was one result of 'The Uprising of the Twenty Thousand'?

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The groundwork was laid for future successes in the garment industry.

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Who was Jacob Riis?

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A journalist and social reformer known for his work on improving conditions for immigrants.

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What is a tenement?

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A type of building that houses multiple families, often in poor conditions.

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What is the significance of Ellis Island?

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It was the main entry point for immigrants coming to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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What does the term 'immigrant' mean?

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A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

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What was the garment industry?

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An industry focused on the production of clothing, often employing many immigrants.