LIVE LESSON: URBANIZATION

What does urbanization mean?

• Growth of cities

• Expansion of suburbs

• Growth of rural areas

• Increase in agricultural production

What contributed to the rapid urbanization in American cities during the late 1800s?

• Decline in immigration

• Availability of jobs and immigration

• Expansion of rural areas

• Decrease in industrial jobs

What were the living conditions like in many urban areas during the late 1800s?

• Spacious housing and low crime rate

• Proper sanitation and spacious housing

• Well-maintained housing and low crime rate

• Crowded and lacking proper sanitation

What were Political Machines in city governments known for?

• Being notoriously corrupt

• Offering help to poor immigrants

• Promoting transparency and honesty

• Providing equal opportunities for all citizens

Who led the Tammany Hall Political Machine in New York City during the 1800s?

• William “Boss” Tweed

• Cyrus McCormick

• John Deere

• Thomas Edison

What did the Political Machines do in exchange for votes from poor city residents?

• Provided free housing

• Helped find jobs and places to live

• Promoted education

• Offered financial assistance

What was the typical scenario involving the city treasurer and the Political Machine?

• The treasurer took orders from the political bosses

• The treasurer awarded city contracts to the highest bidder

• The treasurer refused to take orders from the political bosses

• The treasurer exposed the corruption of the political bosses

What did the Construction company do in return for being awarded city contracts?

• Charged the city treasury reasonable costs

• Paid taxes to the city treasury

• Paid members of the Machine a kickback

• Refused to work with the Political Machine