Urbanization and the Progressive Era

What was a significant architectural development in cities due to urbanization?

• The expansion of rural farms

• The building of skyscrapers

• The construction of tenements

• The creation of public parks

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What was the primary reason for the formation of suburbs in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• The desire for agricultural land

• The need for mass transit systems

• Upper class families moving out of overcrowded cities

• The construction of more factories

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What was a common feature of tenement housing in the 1800s and early 1900s?

• Spacious living conditions

• Communal water taps and water closets

• Private gardens for each dwelling

• Solar power installations

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By the early 1900s, what percentage of Americans lived in rural areas?

• 30%

• 50%

• 40%

• 60%

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What was the average factory wage around 1900?

• Thirty cents per hour

• Twenty cents per hour

• Twenty-five cents per hour

• Fifteen cents per hour

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How many hours did factory workers typically work per week in 1900?

• 60 hours

• 50 hours

• 40 hours

• 70 hours

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What was a major concern among progressive reformers regarding factories?

• The push for cleaner energy sources

• The demand for shorter workdays

• The need for higher wages

• The safety of women and children

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Which group's entry into the workforce was NOT seen as a step towards empowerment or equality?

• Children

• Immigrants

• Women

• Men over forty

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What was a major public health concern in cities during the early 1900s?

• The spread of infectious diseases

• Lack of public parks

• Pollution from automobiles

• Insufficient lighting in streets

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These were journalists who wrote book and articles that exposed corruption in business and government:

• Progressives

• Muckrakers

• Sensationalists

• Investigative reporters

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