Immigration and Urbanization Quiz

What is the term used to describe the belief that native-born white Americans are superior to immigrants?

• Americanization

• Urbanization

• Melting pot

• Nativism

Which immigrant group made up a large percentage of immigrants and often settled in cities and urban areas?

• Russian and Eastern European Jews

• Italian and Greek Catholics

• Mexican and Polish farmers

• German and Irish Catholics

What was the purpose of settlement houses in the late 19th century?

• To offer Americanization programs for newcomers

• To promote nativism and restrict immigration

• To provide economic opportunities for immigrants

• To regulate housing and sanitation in cities

Which act passed by Congress in 1882 prohibited immigration by Chinese laborers and limited the rights of Chinese immigrants already in the United States?

• Americanization Act

• Nativism Act

• Chinese Exclusion Act

• Immigration Reform Act

What was the main reason for the rapid urbanization in late 19th century America?

• The development of mass transit systems

• The desire for a higher standard of living

• The availability of jobs in factories and service industries

• The attraction of entertainment and cultural opportunities

What technology was developed in the late 19th century to improve living conditions in growing cities?

• Electricity

• All of the above

• Streetcars

• Skyscrapers

What were the living conditions like in tenements, the low-cost housing for urban workers?

• Spacious and well-maintained

• Well-lit and sanitary

• Affordable and comfortable

• Overcrowded and lacking sanitation

What term is used to describe the culture of wanting and buying the newest products on the market?

• Consumerism

• Urbanization

• Americanization

• Nativism

What form of entertainment became popular in urban areas in the late 19th century?

• Amusement parks

• Movie theaters

• Vaudeville shows

• All of the above

What was the purpose of public education expansion in the late 19th century?

• To create a mass culture

• To provide specialized training for urban careers

• To improve public health and life expectancy

• To promote Americanization of immigrants