U.S. History Warm Up 10-23-24

Which city was known for its steel industry, contributing to urban growth?

• Chicago

• New York

• Pittsburgh

• Boston

Who founded settlement houses like Hull House to help immigrants?

• Jane Addams

• Boss Tweed

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

What was a common challenge faced by cities due to rapid urbanization?

• Overcrowded immigrant neighborhoods

• Lack of industrial jobs

• Decline in population

• Decrease in immigration

What role did political machines play in urban areas?

• They reduced immigration

• They provided jobs and housing for immigrants

• They eliminated tenements

• They stopped industrialization

What was a reason for the movement of Americans to urban areas?

• Desire for rural life

• Job opportunities

• Religious freedom

• Political stability

What was a challenge faced by cities due to political machines?

• Improved infrastructure

• Political corruption

• Decreased immigration

• Economic stability

Which industry was NOT mentioned as contributing to urban growth?

• Steel

• Meatpacking

• Textile

• Agriculture

What was a reason for the increase in immigration related to government?

• Escape from oppressive governments

• Support from local governments

• Desire for political power

• Interest in government jobs

The process of moving away from small rural towns to big cities

• travel

• urbanization

• industrialization

• migration

The growth of cities is known as

• Urbanization

• Immigration

• Industrialization

• Town