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

Authored by Jeffrey Golson

Social Studies

12th Grade

Life at the Turn of the 20th Century (Easy)
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary function of Ellis Island?

A) A military base

B) An immigration station

C) A trade center

D) A tourist attraction

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who invented the safety elevator?

Frederick Law Olmsted

Elisha Otis

Jane Addams

Lillian Wald

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