*831 Urbanization Quiz

During the late 19th century, what did most immigrants to the U.S. work as?

• Factory Workers

• Scientists

• Lawyers

How were cities built to save space?

• Tenement apartments were built.

• Buildings were built in different shapes.

• Both A and B

Which of the following is NOT a reason that cities grew?

• Immigration

• Jobs

• Farming

The growth of cities is called ________.

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

• Immigration

What were poorly built, overcrowded apartment buildings that lacked proper light and air ventilation?

• Tenements

• Settlement Houses

• Political Machines

Slum housing, the risk of fire, poor sewer systems and the spread of diseases are examples of

• challenges of urbanization

• benefits of urbanization

What life was like in urban areas during the height of immigration in New York?

• Many people were wealthy; cities were clean

• Most people were poor; cities were overcrowded & dirty

• Most people in lived in large, nice houses

Tenements in NYC were often ___________________.

• Overcrowded and dirty

• Overcrowded but clean

• Spacious and clean

What was the name of the organizations that often ran city and state politics during the late 1800s?

• political machines

• mafia

• monopolies

What was the top leader of a political machine called?

• Political Boss

• Boss Tweed

• Tenement Boss