A Nation of Cities Reading Review

Which of the following is NOT an example of urbanization?

• The population of Seoul in South Korea going from 1.4 million people in 1950 to over 10 million people by 1990

• The population of San Francisco increasing by over 7% from 2022 to 2023

• Constructing new high-rise apartment complexes in Center City, Philadelphia

• The expansion of farmland and ranches

How did technological advances in agricultural production push many farmers to migrate to cities?

• New technology required workers with appropriate skills

• There weren’t enough workers to harvest crops

• Inflation led to unusually low crop prices

• The increased supply of food and low demand caused prices to drop

Which of the following best explains why skyscrapers were important to growing cities?

• They provided a recognizable skyline

• They made cities seem more modern

• They provided more office space, which allowed more businesses to establish themselves

• Their use of coal in the construction process benefitted the coal industry

How did the expansion of mass transit impact middle and upper class people?

• Many of them hardly utilized it and continued using specialized horse drawn carriages to get around

• Many of them protested against it, which led to a large majority of systems being shut down due to their political influence

• Many of them moved to nearby suburbs and rode mass transit into the city to work, shop, or be entertained

• It forced them to live in the city in order to get to work every day

Which of the following accurately describes tenements?

• Often overcrowded urban housing that lacked lighting, sanitation, and ventilation

• Single-family suburban homes that were relatively spacious

• Luxury apartments in city centers

• Shelters for the homeless and urban poor

What role did the new railroad lines play in the influx of immigrants and rural Americans into major cities during the late 19th century?

• Railroad lines hindered the large-scale migration of immigrants and rural Americans to cities

• Railroad lines encouraged rural Americans to remain in their communities since they could easily obtain goods.

• Railroad lines connected major cities, making them attractive destinations for newcomers.

• Railroad lines had no significant impact on the movement of people to cities.

What problems were commonly associated with geographically concentrated areas of poverty in America's cities?

• Poverty, disease, and violence

• A lack of churches, clubs, and organizations in these areas

• Lively and diverse communities with abundant opportunities

• Spacious and well-built housing units in these areas

Why did immigrants and young boys sometimes seek refuge in police stations in late 1800s cities?

• To assist the police in maintaining law and order

• To find employment opportunities to escape poor factory working conditions

• To avoid violence and conflicts in the streets

• To participate in neighborhood gangs

Who publicized the crises in housing, education, and poverty at the height of European immigration to New York City in the late 19th century?

• Jacob Riis

• Mrs. Beech

• Mother Jones

• Samuel Gompers

How did the burning of coal for energy impact the environment in growing cities?

• It led to the spread of diseases

• It contributed to air pollution

• It improved air quality

• It had no impact on the environment