Chapter 13 Review 2023

By the 1890s, where were the majority of all immigrants in the United States from?

• Eastern and southern Europe

• Western and northern Europe

• Southern Asia

  and Western Europe

• South America

Why did labor unions oppose immigrants?

• Most Americans would work for low wages

• Most immigrants would work for low wages.

• Most immigrants did not want to work

• Most immigrants could not speak English

In the late 1800s, what the the most common form of mass transit?

• Horsecar

• Car

• Train

• Subway

With new technology, farmers were able to produce more crops which tended to do what?

• Caused the price of crops to fall

• Caused the price of crops to rise

• Caused the price of crops to stay the same

• Caused farmers become more wealthy

What act did the Supreme Court overturn that would lead to the legalization of segregation?

• the First Amendment

• the 13th Amendment

• Civil Rights Act of 1867

• Roe vs Wade

Where was the world’s first skyscraper built and how tall was it?

• Chicago and 10 stories

• New York and 15 stories

• San Francisco and 7 stories

• Chicago and 20 stories

What did Nativists want?

• Pay zero taxes

• Support the United States government

• Allow all immigrants into France

• Limit or cut-off immigration

Why were subways first developed?

• It was cheaper to build underground.

• Building above ground was too costly

• Relieve congestion on city streets.

• Given government grants to build subway

What was NOT a necessity did the political machine provide new city dwellers with in exchange for votes?

• Jobs

• Housing

• Free transportation

• Police protection

What place did the immigrants from Asian countries arrive?

• Angel Island outside of San Francisco

• Ellis Island, New York City

• Angel Island, Chicago

• Ellis Island, Montreal