The Shift to Cities - Unit 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes urbanization?

• The shift from rural to urban living

• The increase in agricultural jobs

• The decline of city populations

• The movement of people to rural areas

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were factors that contributed to fire risks in urban areas during the late 1800s?

• Wooden buildings in poor neighborhoods

• Limited water access for firefighting

• Unreliable volunteer fire departments

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Which of the following were requirements mandated by the Tenement House Act of 1901?

• Minimum building safety standards

• Running water in every apartment

• Windows in every room

• Free education for children

Open Ended

How did urbanization affect life in cities during the Gilded Age, and what were some ways people adapted and responded to these changes?