Immigration and Urbanization Review

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What problems did immigrants face in coming to America?

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They had to adjust to a different culture, learn a new language, find a job and a place to live, and deal with hostility from some native-born Americans.

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How did population change in the late 1800s? Options: People moved to farms, Many people moved south, Immigrants went west for farms, Immigrants settled in cities

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Immigrants settled in cities

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How were cities built to conserve space?

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Skyscrapers were built, Tenements apartments were built, Buildings were built in unique shapes.

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Which continent did the U.S. government first close off immigration from? Options: Europe, Asia, Antarctica, Africa

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Asia

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Which of the following is not a pull factor? Freedoms, Job opportunities, New inventions, War in home country

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War in home country

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Which best describes the living conditions of most immigrants?

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Most immigrants lived in cities in extremely crowded buildings.

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Which best describes the working conditions of most immigrants?

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Most immigrants worked long hours in low-paying industrial jobs.

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In what ways did immigrants affect the American economy and culture?

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Immigrants worked in factories, mines, and on railroads; they added some of their own traditions to the culture of the United States; they became active in labor unions.

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Why did the cities of the late 19th century have many problems?

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Many people moved into urban areas in a relatively short period of time, straining existing services and infrastructure and causing many of the problems that soon developed.

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What factors contributed to consumerism?

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a higher standard of living, more money to spend, more goods available at lower prices, advertising