*832 Urbanization Quiz

At the turn of the century, why did most immigrants to the United States settle in cities?

• There were many jobs available.

• Immigrants were not allowed to buy farmland.

How did industrialization affected cities?

• Led to an increase in farm workers.

• Made the cities safer and cleaner.

• Led to an increase in population in the cities.

How were cities built to save space?

• Tenements apartments were built.

• Buildings were built in different shapes.

• Both A and B

What is urbanization?

• The process of a city growing / expanding

• The process of an area become more citylike

• Both A and B

Slum housing, the risk of fire, poor sewer systems and the spread of diseases are examples of

• challenges of urbanization

• benefits of urbanization

Increased goods and services, increased education, better healthcare, and increased public transportation are all examples of

• benefits of urbanization

• challenges of urbanization

What does an urban area refer to?

• the area along water coastlines

• the city itself, as well as surrounding areas

• villages and farmland

In what style homes did most immigrants live at the turn of the century?

• Condos

• Tenements

• Hotels

Which of the following was NOT a problem with the tenements?

• Overcrowding

• Lack of air / light

• Police said they would not help

Which part of the country did political machines control?

• Urban (city) governments

• Rural (farm) governments

• Federal (national) government