SS: Prep b/4 test

a built up area such as a city or town

• urban

• suburban

• rural

communities that surround urban areas

• urban

• suburban

• rural

population shift from rural to urban

• urban planning

• urbanization

• urban sprawl

Which of the following is the best definition for the word "urbanization" ?

• a city

• an area with mostly farms

• a place with a dense population that forms into a city

• people moving out of a city

Which of these is the best conclusion that can be drawn from this graph?

• At the turn of the century (1890-1920) there were more agricultural workers than farm workers.

• In 1900, 6 million Americans were working in manufacturing

• At the turn of the century (1890-1920), the number of Americans working in agriculture increased

• At the turn of the century (1890-1920), the number of Americans working in manufacturing increased.

This photo was taken by Lewis Hine, what message did he hope to convey with this picture?

• There were two children working in the early 1900's.

• Labor was terrible and needed to be stopped.

• Kids did not get to go to school in the early 1900's

• Laws were passed to stop children from working.

Which of the following best states the artist claim or message in this political cartoon?

• Immigration restrictions are not needed.

• While some immigrants may be violent, many others are hardworking and help our country.

• We should not pass laws to restrict the limit of immigrants because its unfair.

• The U.S. should pass immigration restrictions or limits because many immigrants may be violent and cause damage to our country.

Which of the following is the main reason immigrants came to the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century?

• For a better life

• For economic opportunities like jobs

• For equal rights for women and other minorities

• Because the boat ride to Ellis Island was long and difficult

Which of the following is the main reason that many Americans opposed immigration at the turn of the century?

• Many Americans feared that immigrants would take their jobs away

• Many Americans were racist and did not want immigrants to come to the U.S.

• They believed that all Americans should know English

• There were many new laws during the Progressive Era.

Poorly designed apartment buildings that housed large numbers of people

• Skyscrapers

• Slums

• Tenements

• Middle Class