Los Angeles: Growth, Challenges, and Water Crisis

What was a key factor in Los Angeles becoming the fastest-growing city in America by 1913?

• Advanced transportation systems

• Aggressive advertising and promotion

• Proximity to the ocean

• Its natural resources

Which group of people did Los Angeles promoters primarily target for new residents?

• People from rural areas

• Wealthy, English-speaking individuals

• Non-English speakers

• Immigrants from Asia

What was a significant social issue in Los Angeles during its rapid growth?

• Lack of educational institutions

• Overcrowded public transportation

• Racial segregation and discrimination

• High unemployment rates

Who was the engineer behind the construction of the 200-mile-long aqueduct for Los Angeles?

• William Mulholland

• Thomas Edison

• John Muir

• Henry Ford

What was the outcome of the St. Francis Dam failure?

• It led to the construction of a new dam

• It resulted in the death of over 400 people

• It provided more water to the city

• It caused a temporary water shortage