CrashCourse U.S. History: American Capitalism and Immigration

What was one of the main reasons people moved out west in the late 19th century?

• To join the military

• To participate in agriculture’s golden age

• To find gold

• To escape city life

By 1920, what percentage of Americans lived in cities?

• 68%

• 50%

• 38%

• 20%

Which group of immigrants primarily stayed in cities like New York and Boston?

• Italians

• Germans

• Scandinavians

• Irish

What was a common occupation for German immigrants in the US?

• Railroad workers

• Miners

• Farmers

• Factory workers

What was the Immigration Restriction League's main goal?

• To support immigrant rights

• To provide jobs for immigrants

• To limit the number of immigrants

• To promote immigration

Which act specifically targeted Chinese immigrants?

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The Immigration Act

• The Chinese Exclusion Act

• The Homestead Act

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

• Private gardens

• Modern amenities

• Spacious rooms

• Crowded and unsanitary conditions

What new problem did elevated railroads and subways create in cities?

• Higher rent prices

• Pickpockets

• More traffic congestion

• Increased pollution

What was one response to urban problems in cities like New York?

• Building more factories

• Creating suburbs

• Increasing taxes

• Reducing public transportation

What movement aimed to address issues like urbanization and economic inequality?

• The Progressive Reform Movement

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Temperance Movement

• The Labor Movement