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All of the following are reasons immigrants arrived in the United States between 1870 and 1900 EXCEPT-- escape from high taxes, religious freedom, escape famine and land shortages.

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better climate

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Which city developed into a steel-manufacturing area? Options: Boston, Detroit, Pittsburgh, New York City

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Pittsburgh

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__________________ were large, decrepit buildings which housed immigrants to the US.

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Tenements

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Escape from oppressive governments
Hope for better opportunities
Religious freedom
Which title best describes this list?

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Reasons for Increased Immigration to the United States

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The powered loom made textile production easier. What is the best synonym for "textile?"

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Cloth

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In which area of the United States was the textile industry located? Options: Detroit, New England/Northeast, The South, Florida

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New England/Northeast

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What is the process in which immigrants become part of the American culture like American Indians became part of the white culture?

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Assimilation

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New technologies forced people from ____________ areas to the cities in search of jobs.

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Rural

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Which area is NOT correctly matched with its industry? New England-Textiles, Florida-Railroads, Pittsburgh-Steel, Detroit-Automobile

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Florida-Railroads

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Which city became the core of the automobile industry during industrialization?

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Detroit, MI