
Bright Lights, Gritty City
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History, Social Studies
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10th Grade - University
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What major development in the late 19th century encouraged Americans to move from rural areas to cities?
The invention of the automobile
The discovery of gold
The second Industrial Revolution
The introduction of television
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant factor that contributed to the urban population boom in the United States?
The decline of agriculture
The construction of cross-country railroads
The prohibition era
The rise of the internet
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the social reformer that highlighted the poor living conditions in urban areas during the late 19th century?
Upton Sinclair
Lewis Hine
Jacob Riis
Jane Addams
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main reasons affluent Americans began moving to the suburbs in recent years?
Escape from urban challenges
Better job opportunities
Desire for a rural lifestyle
Lower taxes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to a 2020 poll, what fraction of US city dwellers considered moving to less crowded areas due to the pandemic?
Two-thirds
One-fourth
One-third
One-half
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