MN Studies: Chapter 12

Why did rural Minnesotan's move to the cities?

• Place of opportunity

• More jobs are available in the cities

• Liked the excitement

• All options

What continent did immigrants come from when traveling to Minnesota during the 19th and 20th centuries?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

Why did some new immigrants have problems adjusting to life in Minnesota?

• Minnesota born people thought immigrants were slow to pick up the lifestyle.

• Could not understand English

• All of the above options

• None of the above options

By 1920 ___% of the population in Minnesota lived in the Twin Cities area?

• 50

• 60

• 40

• 20

Which city is considered to be Minnesota's third large city? (It is located next to a Natural Harbor)

• Duluth

• Pillager

• Minneapolis

• St. Paul

What country was Stefan Jakub from when he immigrated to Minnesota?

• Finland

• Slovakia

• Canada

• Germany

Which of the following is not a requirement to become a citizen of the United States?

• Must be 18.

• Lived in the US for at least 5 years.

• Pass a civics test.

• Parents must live in the US for 5 years as well.

Iron was the key building material of the building boom in cities across the country.

• True

• False

People who work for a salary are considered the working class.

• False

• True

Immigrants were treated well and had an easy life when they moved to the Cities.

• True

• False