Module 20-21 Review

According to the passage, in 1850, which city was the only U.S. city with a population of more than 500,000?

• Chicago

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Boston

By 1900, about what percent of Americans lived in urban areas?

• About 40 percent

• About 10 percent

• About 70 percent

• About 90 percent

What was a major reason for the growth of urban areas in the United States during the late 1800s?

• A) New immigrants and rural families moving to cities

• B) Decrease in manufacturing jobs

• C) Fewer railroad lines

• D) Decline in city populations

Before moving to cities, the majority of Americans were employed in agricultural work.

• True

• False

Which city experienced the most dramatic example of urban growth, with its population rising from 30,000 in 1850 to 1.7 million in 1900?

• St. Louis

• New York City

• Chicago

• Cleveland

What was one solution cities used to address the lack of building space in downtown areas?

• Build wider streets

• Build taller buildings (skyscrapers)

• Move people to rural areas

• Reduce the population

What was a primary reason for the height limitation of buildings in the mid-1800s?

• Because the construction materials were either too fragile or too cumbersome.

• Because government policies strictly enforced height restrictions.

• Because residents favored living at lower elevations.

• Because the market demand for taller structures was insufficient.

What invention by Elisha Otis in the 1850s made skyscrapers practical?

• The safety elevator.

• The steam engine.

• The telegraph.

• The light bulb.

Which city was the first in the United States to open a subway?

• Boston.

• New York.

• Chicago.

• Philadelphia.

What is mass transit?

• A) A type of building material

• B) Public transportation designed to move many people

• C) A type of newspaper

• D) A comic strip