US Progress and Problems

What factor contributed to the spread of cities outward?

• The rise of mass transportation

• The reduction in farm labor

• The influx of immigrants

• The availability of suburban housing

During which time period did the majority of immigrants come from southern and eastern Europe?

• Before 1890

• Between 1890 and 1920

• After 1920

• Throughout the entire period

Why did most immigrants settle in cities?

• To avoid military service

• To have access to education

• To find employment

• To experience religious freedom

Where did most immigrants arrive in the United States?

• Ellis Island

• San Francisco

• Boston Harbor

• Miami

What were some of the problems caused by the rapid growth of cities?

• Increased crime and violence

• Rundown housing

• Shortages of police and firefighters

• All of the above

What term is used to describe the worst slums where African Americans were forced to live?

• Suburbs

• Tenements

• Steerage

• Ghettos

What was the primary reason for immigrants coming to America?

• To avoid military service

• To find employment

• To receive education

• To escape religious persecution

Where did most immigrants settle upon arriving in America?

• Suburbs

• Rural areas

• Small towns

• Cities

What was the name of the immigration processing center in New York Harbor?

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

• Liberty Island

• Alcatraz Island

What was the living condition like in the tenement slums?

• Spacious and comfortable

• Clean and well-maintained

• Overcrowded and rundown

• Luxurious and extravagant