Urbanization in the United States

How much did Chicago's population grow from 1860 to 1900?

• 10 times

• 15 times

• 17 times

• 20 times

Before the 1840s, most immigrants to the United States were from which regions?

• Southern and eastern Europe

• Northern and western Europe

• Asia and Africa

• Central and South America

What was a common characteristic of new immigrants compared to old immigrants?

• Lighter complexions

• Wealthier backgrounds

• Darker complexions

• Protestant religious practices

What was one of the main push factors for people moving to American cities during the Gilded Age?

• Abundance of food

• High wages in rural areas

• Poverty and lack of financial mobility

• Excellent education systems

What percentage of people moving to cities were Americans leaving farms for industrial jobs?

• About a third

• Half

• Two-thirds

• A quarter

What industry was Pittsburgh known for during this period?

• Textile

• Steel

• Automobile

• Shipbuilding

What did Lee Chew learn to do while working for an American family?

• Speak English fluently

• Cook, wash, and clean

• Drive a car

• Operate machinery

What was Lee Chew's condition when he first arrived in San Francisco?

• Well-fed and healthy

• Half starved and afraid

• Excited and energetic

• Sick and tired

From which country did Mary Antin immigrate?

• Belarus

• Russia

• Poland

• Ukraine

What did the narrator have to learn about American clothing?

• Dress from head to foot

• Wear traditional garments

• Use colorful fabrics

• Sew their own clothes