Growth of Urban Population in the United States
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Growth of Urban Population in the United States

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What percentage of Americans lived in an urban setting by 1900?

  • 30% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 25%
  • 35%

    • Which city had a population of more than two million by 1900?

  • New York City (correct)
  • Chicago
  • Philadelphia
  • Omaha

    • What process do historians call the concentration of people into cities?

  • Suburbanization
  • Urbanization (correct)
  • Ruralization
  • Decentralization

    • What was a consequence of the technological achievements in agriculture mentioned in the text?

    <p>Thousands of farmers becoming obsolete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed significantly to the growth of heartland cities like Omaha?

    <p>Migration from rural to urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nickname was given to the tenements that resulted from the 1879 law revision?

    <p>Dumbbell tenements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major issue with the narrow shafts created in the tenements?

    <p>They became dumping grounds for trash and waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease was NOT rampant in American slums during the Gilded Age?

    <p>Malaria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who played a significant role in increasing awareness of tenement issues through investigative journalism?

    <p>Jacob Riis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did new urban planning laws in New York City focus on improving?

    <p>Indoor toilets in every apartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor contributing to the rapid urbanization in Northern American cities around the turn of the century?

    <p>The influx of immigrants from Europe, Russia, and Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors made cities attractive to immigrants and rural residents despite the challenges of urban life?

    <p>The promise of work opportunities and education for children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the living conditions in cities during the Gilded Age?

    <p>Overcrowded and unsanitary housing with limited access to basic services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant issue faced by cities due to the lack of proper infrastructure and regulations?

    <p>Inadequate waste management and poor sanitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the ethnic diversity in cities during the Gilded Age?

    <p>Ethnic groups formed segregated enclaves and spoke different languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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