Industrialization Urbanization and Immigration

During the Gilded Age, the U.S. population shifted from rural to urban living, driven by factory jobs. By 1920, most Americans lived in cities, marking a modern era. Cities offered economic opportunities for immigrants and African Americans, despite low wages and poor conditions. Women found new roles in clerical jobs, though minority women faced limitations. The 1920s saw consumer goods become affordable, leading to a culture of leisure and consumption. However, fears of communism and racial pseudoscience fueled a resurgence of the KKK and immigration restrictions, favoring Northern and Western Europeans. Native Americans were granted citizenship, but faced challenges accessing rights. The era's policies reflected who was considered American, setting the stage for future changes in citizenship and identity.

What was a major factor that drew people to cities during the Gilded Age?

• Wide availability of factory jobs

• Lower cost of living

• Availability of farmland

• Better climate

By the end of the 1920s, what percentage of women worked outside the home?

• 75%

• 50%

• 10%

• 25%

What type of jobs were generally closed to minority women during the 1920s?

• Teaching

• Agricultural labor

• Domestic service

• Clerical jobs

What was a significant effect of mass production techniques in the 1920s?

• Decreased availability of goods

• Lower prices of consumer goods

• Increased cost of goods

• Higher unemployment rates

What was a common leisure activity for people in the 1920s?

• Visiting museums

• Going to speakeasies

• Attending political rallies

• Participating in marathons

What was a key reason for the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

• Support for labor unions

• Opposition to World War I

• Fear of radical communists

• Desire for economic reform

Which group was heavily favored by the immigration quotas set in the 1920s?

• Southern Europeans

• Eastern Europeans

• Northern and Western Europeans

• Asians

How many immigrants from Africa were allowed per year under the 1920s immigration laws?

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 100,000

• Unlimited

What was the status of Native Americans in 1924 according to U.S. law?

• They were denied citizenship

• They were allowed to own land

• They were granted full citizenship

• They were given voting rights only

What was a significant challenge for Native Americans after being granted citizenship in 1924?

• Owning property

• Receiving education

• Finding employment

• Accessing the rights of citizenship