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Chapter 16 Review Game

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was NOT true of immigrants from 1880-1910?

a)

They were subjected to medical checks

b)

All immigrants coming into America were welcomed and allowed to stay

c)

Angel and Ellis Islands were the most popular immigrant landing spots in the US

d)

Criminals were regularly rejected and sent back home

2.

Elijah, Harper, and Kai were discussing the construction of skyscrapers. Harper argued that one of the following had no importance in the building of skyscrapers. Which one was it?

a)

Stronger steel

b)

Invention of the elevators

c)

Overcrowded cities

3.

Scarlett, Ava, and Benjamin are planning a trip to the city. Which of the following would be the best example of mass transit they could use?

a)

Subway train

b)

Elevator in their hotel

c)

City park they plan to visit

d)

Bicycle they could rent

4.

Which sport was invented as a means to get school children to exercise during the cold winter months?

a)

Baseball

b)

Football

c)

Basketball

d)

Ice hockey

5.

Jane Addams founded what settlement house in Chicago to help the poor of the city?

a)

Tenement Row

b)

Hull House

c)

Addams Avenue

d)

YMCA

6.

Which of the following statements is not true of the nouveau riche in the late 1800s?

a)

Enjoyed spending and showing off their money

b)

Donated millions of dollars to charities

c)

Were very quiet and tended to be shy about spending money

7.

Priya, a member of the nouveau riche, is planning to host a grand party. Which style of clothing should she choose to reflect her new status?

a)

Victorian British

b)

Vaudeville

c)

Ragtime

8.

In a school debate, Rohan, a known nativist, is expected to express his opinion. Which of the following is likely to be Rohan's viewpoint?

a)

We need to be more concerned with Americans born here before we help outsiders.

b)

We need to help all people in need.

c)

We need to be highly concerned with the welfare of poor immigrants.

d)

We need to help immigrants find good jobs.

9.

Which of the following sports was NOT an early influence on the creation of American Football?

a)

Soccer

b)

Lacrosse

c)

Basketball

10.

Which of the following would not be true of settlement houses or benevolent houses of the late 1800s?

a)

Were interested in helping poor immigrants get adjusted in America

b)

Helped poor families with child care

c)

Would not help immigrants learn English

11.

What types of organizations or groups would most commonly create benevolent societies?

a)

Churches

b)

The government

c)

Businesses

12.

Which of the following is the truest statement about education during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

The number of public schools increased

b)

The number of colleges decreased

c)

Black and white students were permitted to go to school together

13.

What is a tenement?

a)

Club for immigrants to join that helped them to become 'American'

b)

Special compartment on boat for poor immigrants

c)

Run down and incredibly poor apartment building

14.

In a history class discussion about the late 1800s and early 1900s, which statement would Samuel, a xenophobe, most likely agree with?

a)

Immigrants are very helpful and need to be paid fairly.

b)

Women should only be concerned with having babies and making sandwiches.

c)

Foreigners are dangerous and they can't be trusted.

15.

From what part of the world would most new immigrants come from 1890-1910?

a)

Asia and Eastern Europe

b)

South America

c)

England and France

16.

Lily, Avery, and Scarlett are learning about the history of Chinese immigration to the United States. They want to know which San Francisco Island Chinese immigrants would land on to be processed and welcomed into the country. Can you help them?

a)

Ellis Island

b)

Angel Island

c)

Alcatraz Island

17.

In a history class, Liam, Daniel, and Zoe were discussing the 1882 law passed by Congress that closed immigration from one country in particular and stripped the rights from any of them already in the US. Which country was this law targeting?

a)

Mexico

b)

Russia

c)

China

d)

Japan

18.

What name was given to run down and poorly built homes in cities that were often overcrowded?

a)

Tenements

b)

Settlement houses

c)

Benevolent societies

19.

What was the main purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

a)

To encourage Chinese immigrants to assimilate into American society

b)

To restrict Chinese immigration to the United States

c)

To promote trade between China and the United States

d)

To protect Chinese immigrants from discrimination

20.

Which of the following innovations played a significant role in the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Automobiles

b)

Electric streetcars

c)

Steamboats

d)

Telegraphs

21.

What was the primary reason for the construction of skyscrapers in the late 1800s?

a)

To provide affordable housing for the growing urban population

b)

To maximize the use of limited urban space

c)

To showcase the wealth and power of the city

d)

To create a new architectural style

22.

What was the primary reason for the development of suburbs during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

To provide affordable housing for factory workers

b)

To escape the pollution and overcrowding of urban areas

c)

To create new business opportunities outside of cities

d)

To promote agricultural growth

23.

Anika, David, and Noah are participating in a school play set in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They are discussing the main goal of the Americanization movement during that time. What do they conclude was the primary objective of this movement?

a)

To promote the assimilation of immigrants into American culture

b)

To encourage the preservation of immigrants' native cultures

c)

To restrict immigration from certain countries

d)

To promote trade between the United States and other countries

24.
Before the rise of skyscrapers, how many floors was a standard apartment or office building limited?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
5
d)
10
25.
What impact did the skyscraper NOT have on city life?
a)
More people could move to cities
b)
More offices and businesses moved to cities
c)
People had less reasons to live in the city
26.
The idea of CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION became quite popular in the late 1800s. Which of the following best describes how the rich lived during this time by this idea?
a)
It's polite to hide how rich you are so people don't feel bad.
b)
It's best to give all of your money away and live like you're poor.
c)
It's cool to show everyone how rich you are by buying big houses, jewelry, and nice clothes.
27.
Victorian culture (clothes & houses) became trendy and cool in America among the rich. What country was the home of Victorian culture?
a)
France
b)
England
c)
Italy
28.

Sophia is a teacher and Emma is a doctor. In which class of society would they most likely be in?

a)

Upper Class

b)

Middle Class

c)

Lower Class

29.
What best describes a person in the Upper Class?
a)
Someone with little no money and living in poverty.
b)
Someone with enough money to pay for everything they need in life but they are not wealthy.
c)
Someone that has enough money to be wealthy.
30.
What was most true of married women during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
a)
They should get a job.
b)
They should avoid having children.
c)
They should stay home and take care of the family.
31.
What city was Hull House founded?
a)
Philadelphia
b)
Chicago
c)
New York
32.
What type of people did Jane Addams most wish to help through Hull House?
a)
Homeless men
b)
Single mothers & immigrants
c)
Only children
33.
What country was NOT a typical nation where an OLD IMMIGRANT would have come from?
a)
Germany
b)
England
c)
Russia
d)
Ireland
34.

Olivia, Abigail, and Charlotte are studying the history of the US. They are particularly interested in the period from 1891-1910. Which of the following best describes the amount of immigration into the US during this period?

a)

Olivia suggests that there was a decrease in immigration into the US

b)

Abigail thinks there was a small increase in immigration into the US

c)

Charlotte believes there was a massive increase in immigration into the US

35.
Where is the steerage on a boat?
a)
On the deck of the boat.
b)
In a tiny boat that is attached to the back of the main boat.
c)
On the side of the boat.
d)
In the very bottom depths of the boat.
36.

During a school trip to the Titanic museum, Hannah, Mia and James learned about the different classes of passengers on the ship. Who among the passengers stayed in the steerage?

a)

The richest

b)

The poorest

37.

Ava, Abigail, and Hannah are planning a trip to visit Ellis Island. In which city should they plan their trip?

a)

New York

b)

Philadelphia

c)

San Francisco

38.
We accepted any immigrants regardless of their medical or criminal background.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
If you were a Chinese immigrant, what immigration center would you probably enter through?
a)
Ellis Island
b)
Angel Island
40.
What was NOT a reason why immigrants wanted to move to cities when they came to America?
a)
It was cheaper to live there.
b)
It was easier to find nice housing.
c)
It was easier to find cheap housing.
d)
It was easier to find people like them.
41.
What was NOT a goal of a benevolent society?
a)
Give charity to those in need.
b)
To help people find jobs.
c)
Provide education.
d)
Provide daycare.
e)
All of the above ARE goals of benevolent societies.
42.
How did many Americans view immigrant workers?
a)
They should be treated the same and equally as American workers.
b)
They should do our worst jobs for little money.
43.
What is an appropriate description of a NATIVIST?
a)
A person that feels we should be open and accepting to all people.
b)
A person that feels that we should give land back to Native Americans.
c)
A person that feels we should protect native born citizens first and foremost.
44.
The rise in immigration had what impact on nativism in America?
a)
There was an increase.
b)
There was a decrease.
45.
What is xenophobia?
a)
Fear of xylophones.
b)
Fear of outsiders.
c)
Fear of politicians.
46.
Which of the following did many Americans NOT blame on immigrants?
a)
Crime and violence.
b)
Poverty
c)
Loss of jobs
d)
We blamed immigrants for ALL of these.
47.
What did California do to hurt Chinese immigration?
a)
Made it illegal to speak Chinese.
b)
Banned Chinese immigrants from owning property.
c)
Fined any business that hired a Chinese immigrant.
48.
What industry was very popular among Chinese immigrants?
a)
Farming
b)
Fishing
c)
Railroad
d)
Cattle ranching
49.
While many people were scared of or hated Chinese immigrants, there was little violence against Chinese immigrants nationwide.
a)
True
b)
False
50.

What time is it?

a)

9:20

b)

9:22

c)

4:47

d)

4:45

51.

The distance around the perimeter of a circle is known as ___.

a)

Radius

b)

Circumference

c)

Chord

d)

Diameter

52.

What is this device called?

a)

A slide rule.

b)

A Pascal calculator.

c)

An abacus.

d)

Pythagoras's Playtoy.

53.

Which is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust?

a)

Bronze

b)

Aluminum

c)

Copper

d)

Lead

54.
What is the first element on the periodic table?
a)
hydrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
carbon
d)
gold
55.

How many points is a touchdown worth in football?

a)

3

b)

7

c)

6

d)

9

56.

What is the capital of Massachusetts?

a)

Springfield

b)

Cambridge

c)

Boston

d)

Worcester

57.

When is Taylor Swift's birthday?

a)

August 2, 1990

b)

April 13, 1998

c)

December 13, 1989

d)

May 20, 2000

58.

What was the primary occupation of most immigrants in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

a)

Factory workers

b)

Doctors and nurses

c)

Teachers

d)

Business owners