Exploring Urbanization and Immigration in America: 1865-1900

What was a major reason for the growth of cities between 1865 to 1900?

• Agricultural advancements

• Industrial jobs and economic opportunities

• Climate changes

• Political reforms

What was a major issue in cities due to rapid urbanization?

• Rise of tenements and slums

• Improved sanitation facilities

• Increased educational opportunities

• Decrease in crime rates

What technological innovation in 1885 significantly contributed to urban growth?

• The automobile

• The electric light bulb

• The skyscraper

• The telephone

Who were considered 'new immigrants' in the late 19th century?

• Immigrants from Asia

• Immigrants from Africa

• Immigrants from Northern and Western Europe

• Immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe

What was a key factor driving people to America during this period?

• Educational systems

• Cultural attractions

• Economic opportunities

• Political stability

What was a common perception of new immigrants compared to old immigrants?

• More skilled and literate

• Quicker to assimilate

• Largely illiterate and unskilled

• Less likely to bring radical ideas

What was a major cause of nativism in the United States?

• Increased political stability

• Cultural exchange programs

• Economic prosperity

• Perceived racial inferiority of new immigrants

What movement aimed to address urban poverty through Christian principles?

• The Social Gospel Movement

• The Settlement House Movement

• The Progressive Movement

• The Salvation Army

Who advocated for vocational education as a means for African Americans to gain economic security?

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Booker T. Washington

• Jane Addams

• Andrew Carnegie

What was the Progressive Movement's primary focus?

• Expanding territories overseas

• Reforming social and political issues

• Promoting industrial growth

• Strengthening religious institutions