Unit 2 Notes (Slides 54 - 59) Formative Quiz

What procedure were immigrants subjected to upon arrival in the United States?

• Language tests

• Physical exams

• Citizenship tests

• Employment interviews

Where did most immigrants from Europe tend to settle in the United States?

• West Coast

• Southern States

• East Coast to the Midwest

• Northern States

What living conditions did many immigrants face upon arrival in the United States?

• Suburban neighborhoods

• Rural farms

• Ghettos

• Luxury apartments

What did the Chinese Exclusion Act do?

• Allowed Chinese laborers to enter the country

• Prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the country

• Encouraged Chinese immigration

• Provided jobs for Chinese immigrants

What was a "pull" factor for Mexican immigrants?

• War at home

• New opportunities

• High taxes

• Political stability

What was one of the reasons many people turned toward an urban lifestyle during the rapid growth of cities?

• Decrease in immigrant population

• Growth of wealth in cities

• Decline in city infrastructure

• Reduction in crime rates

What type of housing is associated with the rapid growth of cities?

• Villas

• Tenements & Slums

• Cottages

• Mansions

What were cities known for during the rapid growth period?

• Low crime rates

• Major health & crime problems

• High employment rates

• Clean and green environment

Which of the following infrastructure developments is associated with the rapid growth of cities?

• Railways

• Bridges, skyscrapers, & cars

• Airports

• Canals

What was one effect of the expansion of education in the country?

• Decrease in literacy

• Increase in literacy

• No change in literacy

• Decrease in media consumption