Quiz on Changes in American Life

What was the total number of new immigrants to America between 1901-1910?

• 3.7 million

• 5.2 million

• 10 million

• 8.8 million

Which university was founded by John D. Rockefeller?

• Temple University

• University of Chicago

• Cornell University

• Stanford University

What was the U.S. population at the turn of the century?

• 75 million

• 50 million

• 100 million

• 60 million

What percentage of Americans were involved in farming by 1910?

• 60%

• 25%

• 31%

• 50%

What is urbanization?

• The decrease in city populations

• The increase in farming activities

• The movement of people to cities

• The movement of people to rural areas

Which university was founded in 1884 to educate talented young men?

• Vanderbilt University

• Temple University

• Johns Hopkins University

• Tulane University

What did many immigrants oppose to help their children become Americanized?

• Online learning

• Private tutoring

• Public schooling

• Bilingual education

What did the new immigrant groups contribute to America?

• Only music

• Traditions, foods, music, and literature

• Only traditions

• Only labor

What was a major concern for Americans about powerful businesses?

• They could improve democracy

• They could reduce employment

• They could threaten liberty

• They could increase taxes

What did some Christians form to address national problems?

• Educational institutions

• Business corporations

• Political parties

• Voluntary societies