Jacob Riis: Champion of the Poor Quiz

Where was Jacob Riis born?

• Germany

• Denmark

• England

• United States

What year did Jacob Riis immigrate to the United States?

• 1890

• 1870

• 1849

• 1888

What was the title of Jacob Riis's first book?

• The Fight for Equality

• The Battle to Clean Up the Slums

• How the Other Half Lives

• The Life of Jacob Riis

What was the main purpose of Riis's photographs?

• To show the struggles of new immigrants

• To promote his career as a journalist

• To capture the beauty of New York City

• To document the lives of wealthy people

What did Riis believe was the cause of poverty and crime?

• Lack of job opportunities

• Weak character

• Lack of education

• Poor living conditions

Who offered encouragement and help to Riis in his campaign to improve living conditions?

• Jacob Riis Park

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Elisabeth Nielsen

• The New York News Association

What was the name of the area in Manhattan that Riis helped clean up?

• Five Points

• Mulberry Bend

• Tenements

• Jacob Riis Park

What was the occupation of Riis's father?

• Carpenter

• Miner

• Farmhand

• Teacher and newspaper worker

What was the new weapon that Riis used in his fight to improve living conditions?

• Books

• Flash photography

• Journalism

• Lectures

What was the main focus of Riis's crusade as a social reformer?

• Improving life for the poor

• Promoting his own career

• Gaining wealth and fame

• Advocating for the wealthy