Life at the Turn of the 20th Century (Easy)

From which regions did millions of immigrants come to American cities between 1880 and 1920?

• Northern and Western Europe

• Southern and Eastern Europe

• Asia and Africa

• Central and South America

What were some of the issues faced by American cities between 1880 and 1920?

• Political machines and government corruption

• Technological advancements

• Economic prosperity

• Peaceful international relations.

What was the purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

• To allow more Chinese immigrants into the United States

• To prevent Chinese immigration for 10 years

• To encourage Chinese workers to settle in the United States

• To promote Chinese culture in America

Between 1880 and 1910, from which regions did most new immigrants to the United States come?

• Northern and Western Europe

• Southern and Eastern Europe

• Africa and Asia

• Australia and New Zealand

What were some reasons immigrants came to America in the late 1800s?

• For better weather

• To escape persecution, prejudice, or poverty

• To join family members

• For educational opportunities

What was the primary function of Ellis Island?

• A) A military base

• B) An immigration station

• C) A trade center

• D) A tourist attraction

Who invented the safety elevator?

• Frederick Law Olmsted

• Elisha Otis

• Jane Addams

• Lillian Wald

What was Frederick Law Olmsted known for?

• Designing city parks

• Inventing the safety elevator

• Founding settlement houses

• Promoting the Social Gospel

Which of the following describes a settlement house?

• A place for religious gatherings

• A place where volunteers provided services to people in need

• A type of city park

• A new type of skyscraper.

What was the economic condition of many people in the cities during the turn of the 20th century?

• Wealthy

• Comfortable

• Terrible poverty

• Middle class