Immigration, Chicago, & Pittsburgh

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, millions of immigrants arrived in the United States, with many settling in northern cities. What was one major effect of this immigration on the North’s industrial growth?

• Immigrants refused to work in factories, causing many businesses to close.

• The increase in workers allowed factories to expand production and boost the economy.

• Immigrants only worked on farms, so cities did not benefit from their arrival.

• The government restricted factory growth because of the rising population.

Which factor most contributed to the population boom in Chicago, Illinois, during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• growth of entertainment venues

• increase in mining activities

• development of railroads and shipping routes

• improvements in farming equipment

Based on the map, which industry most likely became important in Pittsburgh due to its location near coal fields and railroads?

• Textile production

• Steel manufacturing

• Fishing

• Tourism

What are three common reasons, known as “push factors,” that caused people to emigrate from their countries in the past?

• freedom, wealth, education

• starvation, poverty, disease

• peace, opportunity, safety

• jobs, equality, technology

What are three main reasons that attracted people to immigrate to America?

• freedom of religion, economic opportunities, adventure

• war, famine, disease

• political oppression, poverty, starvation

• lack of jobs, natural disasters, conflict

What was a major factor that contributed to the large wave of European immigrants coming to the United States between 1880 and 1929?

• The United States offered free land to all new immigrants.

• There was a high demand for labor in American factories and industries.

• European governments paid people to move to America.

• The United States had no immigration restrictions during this period.

Mexican Americans mostly lived in the Southwest. Many of them worked for farms and ranches. They lived in housing provided by the farms or ranches they worked for. The Chinese Americans were similar because they

• lived in camps provided by the railroads they worked for.

• lived in ghettos and slums in black-only neighborhoods.

• lived in overcrowded apartments that were dirty and spread disease.

• lived in big cities, like New York, in the Jewish parts of town.

Which city became a major center for trade and industry in the Midwest due to its strategic position on Lake Michigan?

• Chicago

• Detroit

• St. Louis

• Minneapolis

What city is located where three rivers come together which made it a steel manufacturing center?

• Chicago

• Montgomery

• Pittsburgh

• Gettysburg

In what ways did Pittsburgh's natural resources contribute to its growth as a steel manufacturing center? (choose 2)

• by supplying essential materials for steel production

• by making the city a popular tourist destination

• by offering fertile land for agriculture

• by enabling easy shipment of raw materials and finished products