Life of Immigrants in New York City Quiz

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What did Jacob Riis write about the living conditions in poor areas?

They were full of modern amenities.

They were clean and well-maintained.

They were luxurious and spacious.

They were similar to a pig's home. (correct)

Where did many people in Five Points live according to the text?

Under bridges

Modern townhouses

Luxurious apartments

Sheds (correct)

What was the main reason why most children in Five Points did not go to school?

Being too dirty and hungry (correct)

High-quality education at home

Too much food and comfort at home

Lack of interest in education

Why did Jacob Riis feel it was an injustice regarding the living conditions of poor people?

Because of the terrible living conditions. Signup and view all the answers

After getting a job, where did Jacob Riis go before returning to New York with Elisabeth?

Denmark Signup and view all the answers

What type of stories did Jacob Riis write about as a reporter?

Stories about immigrants' lives Signup and view all the answers

In addition to writing stories, what else did Jacob Riis do as a reporter?

Took photographs Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Jacob Riis's stories and photos have on the poor?

Made life better for the poor Signup and view all the answers

Where was Jacob Riis born?

Denmark Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jacob Riis move to the United States?

To find a job Signup and view all the answers

What type of work did Riis do when he first arrived in New York City?

Carpenter and railroad worker Signup and view all the answers

Why was Riis sometimes mistreated by his employers?

They gave him less money than agreed Signup and view all the answers

What was the living condition like for most immigrants in New York City?

Cramped and overcrowded tenements Signup and view all the answers

Why were many immigrants not able to find well-paying jobs in New York City?

Lacked qualifications for high-paying jobs Signup and view all the answers

How many immigrants were living in some rooms in the tenements?

15 people Signup and view all the answers

What did Riis need money for after three years in New York City?

To fulfill his dream of marrying Elisabeth Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jacob Riis immigrate to the United States in the 1870s?

To seek better opportunities and a better life. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main challenges faced by immigrants who came to New York City in the 1870s?

Living in crowded slums. Signup and view all the answers

What was Jacob Riis' main objective in wanting people to understand how hard life was for new immigrants?

To improve living conditions and raise awareness about immigrant struggles. Signup and view all the answers

How did many new immigrants in New York City live according to the text?

In crowded homes within slums. Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Jacob Riis to show the living conditions of immigrants in the slums?

To raise awareness and bring about positive change for immigrants. Signup and view all the answers

When did Jacob Riis die?

1914 Signup and view all the answers

What type of photography did Jacob Riis first use in 1888?

Flash photography Signup and view all the answers

Which book did Jacob Riis publish in 1890?

How the Other Half Lives Signup and view all the answers

Who read Riis's book and gave him a lot of encouragement?

Theodore Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

What effect did Riis's book have on the city council?

They improved living conditions for the poor Signup and view all the answers

How long did it take to tear down the Five Points slum after Riis's work began?

14 years Signup and view all the answers