Immigration and Urban Life in America

What were some of the push factors that led people to leave their home countries in the early 1800s?

• Overpopulation and no jobs

• New jobs and freedom

• Peace and freedom of religion

• Experience with democracy

Which of the following was a pull factor for immigrants coming to America in the early 1900s?

• Wars and genocide

• Freedom and new jobs

• No freedom of religion

• Overpopulation

In the early 1800s, immigrants from which regions were primarily Protestant and had experience with democracy?

• South and East Europe

• North and West Europe

• Asia

• Africa

What term describes the assimilation of immigrants into American culture in the early 1800s?

• Salad Bowl

• Melting Pot

• Cultural Mosaic

• Patchwork Quilt

Which religious groups were most common among immigrants in the early 1900s?

• Protestant and Buddhist

• Catholic and Jewish

• Hindu and Muslim

• Orthodox and Sikh

What was a common reason for urbanization in America during the early 1900s?

• Desire for rural living

• Availability of jobs in cities

• Better agricultural opportunities

• Escape from city pollution

Which of the following best describes tenement life in the early 1900s?

• Spacious and luxurious

• Clean and safe

• Crowded and unsafe

• Modern and well-equipped

What was a common feature of the fastest growing cities in America during the early 1900s?

• Located in deserts

• Founded on waterways

• Built in mountainous regions

• Situated in forests

What was a major reason for the development of suburbs in the early 1900s?

• To increase city population

• To escape city filth and noise

• To promote urbanization

• To reduce transportation costs

What was a common job for immigrants in America during the early 1900s?

• Office work

• Teaching

• Mining

• Banking