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During the 1980s, New York City experienced significant economic growth and became a global banking and financial center. However, it also faced serious problems. What was one of the problems the city faced during this time?
During the 1980s, New York City experienced significant economic growth and became a global banking and financial center. However, it also faced serious problems. What was one of the problems the city faced during this time?
- A decrease in financial and business services
- An increase in white-collar jobs
- A decrease in blue-collar jobs (correct)
- An increase in manufacturing jobs
What was the impact of the drug epidemic on New York City during the 1980s?
What was the impact of the drug epidemic on New York City during the 1980s?
- It had negative fiscal consequences on the city (correct)
- It had no effect on the city's resources
- It led to a decrease in drug-related enforcement spending
- It had positive effects on the city's fiscal situation
What industry experienced significant growth in New York City during the 1980s?
What industry experienced significant growth in New York City during the 1980s?
- Residential structure
- Manufacturing
- Blue-collar jobs
- Banking and financial services (correct)
What contributed to the growing schism between rich and poor in New York City during the 1980s?
What contributed to the growing schism between rich and poor in New York City during the 1980s?
How did the police department in New York City during the 1980s handle the crack cocaine problem?
How did the police department in New York City during the 1980s handle the crack cocaine problem?
During which century did the majority of Jewish immigration to America occur?
During which century did the majority of Jewish immigration to America occur?
What were some of the reasons that motivated Jews to immigrate to America during this time?
What were some of the reasons that motivated Jews to immigrate to America during this time?
Which region did most Jewish immigrants come from in the first half of the 19th century?
Which region did most Jewish immigrants come from in the first half of the 19th century?
In addition to New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, where did groups of German-speaking Jews settle in the United States?
In addition to New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, where did groups of German-speaking Jews settle in the United States?
By how much did America's Jewish population increase from 1820 to the first half of the 19th century?
By how much did America's Jewish population increase from 1820 to the first half of the 19th century?
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