Urbanization

What does William Shakespeare imply by saying 'what is the city but the people' in Coriolanus?

• Cities are remembered for their historical events.

• Cities are made up of the people within them.

• Cities are defined by their infrastructure.

• Cities are significant due to their geographical location.

What was a primary reason people moved to cities during the Gilded Age?

• For better educational opportunities.

• To escape rural boredom.

• For an abundance of jobs.

• For the cultural attractions.

What type of housing was most common during the Gilded Age?

• Single-family homes.

• tenements.

• Luxury apartments.

• Rural cottages.

What was the purpose of the Americanization movement?

• To promote religious diversity.

• To help immigrants assimilate into society.

• To encourage immigrants to return to their home countries.

• To segregate immigrants from the native population.

Which form of transportation became popular in San Francisco?

• The horse-drawn carriage.

• The bicycle.

• The electric streetcar.

• The subway.

What was a major problem in cities during the Gilded Age?

• Too much green space.

• Lack of entertainment options.

• Overly efficient public transportation.

• Inadequate water and sanitation systems.

What was the main goal of the social gospel movement?

• To support political candidates.

• To promote economic growth.

• To increase church attendance.

• To secure social justice for the poor.

Why did African Americans move to northern cities?

• To attend university.

• To find factory jobs.

• For the warmer climate.

• For the cultural scene.

What contributed to the spread of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871?

• Earthquake tremors.

• Wind blowing embers onto buildings.

• Flooding.

• A volcanic eruption.

What was a consequence of urbanization during the Gilded Age?

• Reduction in crime rates.

• Decrease in population.

• Improvement in rural farming techniques.

• Development of new urban problems.