Crash Course: Growth, Cities and Immigration

What was one of the main reasons people moved west in the late 19th century?

• To find gold

• To participate in agriculture’s golden age

• To join the military

• To escape city life

Which city led the way in urban growth at the turn of the 20th century?

• Boston

• San Francisco

• New York

• Chicago

What was a common job for Irish immigrant women in America?

• Factory workers

• Farmers

• Teachers

• Nurses

Which group faced significant discrimination and legal battles in the late 19th century?

• Italian immigrants

• Irish immigrants

• German immigrants

• Chinese immigrants

What was the purpose of the Immigration Restriction League founded in 1894?

• To educate immigrants

• To limit the number of immigrants

• To promote immigration

• To provide jobs for immigrants