Urbanization and Boss Tweed Quziz

Who was Jacob Riis and what did he do after arriving in the United States?

• A farmer who started a new agricultural business

• A police reporter who exposed the conditions of New York City's poor

• A businessman who opened a chain of stores

• A politician who ran for office

What was the urban population growth in the United States between 1870 and 1920?

• From 5 million to 20 million

• From 10 million to 54 million

• From 15 million to 60 million

• From 20 million to 70 million

What did Jacob Riis use his talents for after observing the conditions in New York City's slums?

• To start a charity organization

• To expose the hardships of New York City's poor

• To write a novel about his experiences

• To move to another city

What was the main idea behind the rapid growth of cities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Improved agricultural techniques

• The promise of industrial jobs

• The discovery of gold

• The expansion of rural areas

What were some of the problems faced by cities due to rapid urbanization?

• Lack of entertainment options

• Problems with housing, transportation, water, and sanitation

• Overabundance of food

• Excessive green spaces

What was the impact of the technological boom in the 19th century on the United States?

• It led to the decline of cities

• It contributed to the growing industrial strength of the United States

• It caused a decrease in urban population

• It resulted in the closure of factories

What does the term "urbanization" refer to in the context of the 19th century United States?

• The decline of rural areas

• The growth of cities

• The increase in agricultural production

• The expansion of the frontier

What was one of the main reasons immigrants settled in cities in the late 19th century?

• Cities offered unskilled laborers steady jobs in mills and factories.

• Cities had better weather conditions.

• Cities had more recreational activities.

• Cities had fewer people.

What was the purpose of the Americanization movement?

• To assimilate people of wide-ranging cultures into the dominant culture.

• To promote American cuisine.

• To encourage immigrants to return to their home countries.

• To create new job opportunities for immigrants.

Which subjects were included in the curriculum to help immigrants learn the ways of native-born Americans?

• English literacy and American history

• Mathematics and Science

• Physical Education and Art

• Music and Drama