Chapter 16 Review Game

What was NOT true of immigrants from 1880-1910?

• They were subjected to medical checks

• All immigrants coming into America were welcomed and allowed to stay

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

• Criminals were regularly rejected and sent back home

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?

• Stronger steel

• Invention of the elevators

• Overcrowded cities

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?

• Subway train

• Elevator in their hotel

• City park they plan to visit

• Bicycle they could rent

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

• Baseball

• Football

• Basketball

• Ice hockey

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

• Tenement Row

• Hull House

• Addams Avenue

• YMCA

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

• Enjoyed spending and showing off their money

• Donated millions of dollars to charities

• Were very quiet and tended to be shy about spending money

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?

• Victorian British

• Vaudeville

• Ragtime

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?

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

• We need to help all people in need.

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

• We need to help immigrants find good jobs.

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

• Soccer

• Lacrosse

• Basketball

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

• Were interested in helping poor immigrants get adjusted in America

• Helped poor families with child care

• Would not help immigrants learn English