832 ICT Urbanization

Where did many immigrants settle when they came to America in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• On small farms

• In suburban neighborhoods

• In urban areas

Which of the following is NOT a reason that cities grew in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• Farmers moved to cities

• Railroads were built

• Political corruption

The action or process of a place becoming a city is known as __________.

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

• Transportation

The action or process of increasing factories and manufacturing is known as ____________.

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

• Transportation

Someone who moves into and settles in another country is known as a(n) ___________.

• Emigrant

• Immigrant

• Migrant

Someone who moves out of a country is known as a(n) ___________.

• Emigrant

• Immigrant

• Migrant

Tenement living could be described as

• Sanitary and spacious

• Unsanitary and spacious

• Sanitary and cramped/crowded

• Unsanitary and cramped/crowded

How did railroads impact urbanization?

• Railroads helped cities grow.

• Railroads helped cities shrink.

• Railroads helped cities improve conditions.

Which of the following was NOT a problem faced by city dwellers of the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• Unsanitary living conditions

• Political corruption

• Railroad noise

• Diseases spread quickly

Why were big cities in the early 1800s built near water?

• Cities needed to be cleaned with the water.

• People enjoyed swimming in the water.

• Goods were transported via the water.