Point Make-up Quiz #2

How many immigrants came to the US between 1901-1920?

• Around 5 million

• Around 9 million

• Close to 15 million

• 44 million

How did European immigration change from 1861-1920?

• Central and Eastern Europeans were part of the old group

• Northwestern Europeans were part of the new group

• Northwestern Europeans were the largest group in 1861, while Central and Eastern Europeans were the largest group in 1920

• Central and Souther Europeans were the largest group in 1861, while Northwestern Europeans were the largest group in 1920

Which of the following happened as a result of nativism?

• Ellis Island stopped permitting Mexican immigrants

• The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed

• European immigration was halted

• The Sherman Anti-immigration Act was passed

How did immigrants react to the Americanization movement?

• They all welcomed assimilation with open arms

• The majority returned to their birth countries to maintain their culture

• Some moved out of cities to avoid discrimination

• Some relied on ethnic communities to try to maintain their culture

Multifamily urban dwellings that were often overcrowded and unsanitary.

• mass transit

• settlement houses

• row houses

• tenements

Which of the following is NOT an issue with water that existed in cities?

• It was low in minerals

• It spread disease

• Most homes lacked indoor plumbing

• It was often unsafe to drink

Taking kickbacks from companies hired by the city is an example of

• civil service

• election fraud

• patronage

• graft

Why are the men on the right pushing votes, money, and "work" up the pyramid?

• To gain the favor of the president

• To become political bosses

• They are giving back to their communities

• For petty favors and small jobs

How does this cartoon portray corruption in city governments?

• Because the men are awarding jobs and votes for bribes

• Because the men must be government officials

• Because the men are practicing their right to vote

• Because it takes place in New York City

Which of the following demonstrates the strong relationship between big business and the government?

• Republicans raise tariffs

• Democrats lower tariffs

• Antitrust laws are passed

• Government oversight is increased over the railroads