Story of US "Cities"

What was the problem NCY faced with the statue of Liberty?

• The cost was too high

• The statue was too big

• The people did not understand the meaning behind the statue

All immigrants pass the Statue of Liberty as they make their way into _____________________________.

• Ellis Island

• Earnest Island

• Ferry Island

• Angel Island

Today there are more ______________ in NYC than in Rome.

• Italians

• Indians

• French

• Spanish

What industry did Andrew Carnegie gain his wealth in?

• Steel

• Metal

• Oil

• Railroads

Because of the Bessemer process this made the prices of steel ...

• Rise

• Decrease

This time period of extreme wealth by a fraction of Americans was referred to as _____________________________.

• The Progressive Era

• The Gilded Age

• Prohibition

• The Civil Rights Movement

True or False: "Walking the Steel" was a very dangerous practice where workers walked on steel beams to preform their jobs. They were paid more than the average worker.

• True

• False

What invention allowed buildings to be built above 5 stories?

• Elevator

• Stairs

• Steel

Which answer choice is an improvement for law enforcement and stopping crime?

• Mug Shots

• Crime database

• Police lights

What contributions can be traced to the photographer Jacob Riis?

• "How the Other Half Lives"

• The Jungle

• The exposure of the meat packing industry

• The Gospel of Wealth