US History: The Urbanization and Immigration

What was a major factor that transformed the American West?

• The invention of the steam engine

• Commercial farming

• The gold rush

• Railroad construction

By 1920, what percentage of Americans lived in cities?

• 50%

• 20%

• 68%

• 38%

Which city was leading the way in urban growth at the turn of the century?

• Boston

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York

Which city experienced massive growth after essentially burning to the ground in 1871?

• New York

• Boston

• Chicago

• San Francisco

What was a common job for Irish immigrant women in America?

• Teachers

• Factory workers or domestic servants

• Nurses

• Shopkeepers

Which group of immigrants was primarily targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• Vietnamese

• Chinese

• Japanese

• Korean

Which Supreme Court case ruled that American-born children of Chinese immigrants were entitled to citizenship?

• Yick Wo v. Hopkins

• United States v. Wong Kim Ark

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plessy v. Ferguson

What was a significant reason for the large-scale immigration to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Educational purposes

• Climate change

• Economic opportunities

• Political freedom

What was a common feature of tenement buildings in the late 19th century?

• Unsanitary and crowded spaces

• Luxurious amenities

• Spacious living conditions

• Private gardens

What was a new problem created by the construction of elevated railroads and subways?

• Increased pollution

• Pickpocketing

• Traffic congestion

• Noise complaints