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Which group is predominantly represented in the profession of classroom teachers?
Which group is predominantly represented in the profession of classroom teachers?
- Overwhelmingly female (correct)
- Primarily male with few females
- Equal representation of both genders
- Male dominated mostly
What was the significance of the 1896 Rural Free Delivery Act?
What was the significance of the 1896 Rural Free Delivery Act?
- It eliminated the postal service entirely in rural areas
- It mandated delivery of goods purchased from catalogues
- It established the first chain stores in rural areas
- It required that rural towns receive mail to a post box (correct)
What best describes the concept of 'Advocacy Journalism' as pursued by Joseph Pulitzer?
What best describes the concept of 'Advocacy Journalism' as pursued by Joseph Pulitzer?
- To comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable (correct)
- To provide a neutral viewpoint on all stories
- To sensationalize issues for higher sales
- Focus solely on entertainment and celebrity gossip
How did the rise of chain and department stores contribute to consumer behavior?
How did the rise of chain and department stores contribute to consumer behavior?
What role did yellow journalism play in the newspaper industry?
What role did yellow journalism play in the newspaper industry?
What characterized the growth of the Tin Can Industry?
What characterized the growth of the Tin Can Industry?
What was a significant factor contributing to the urban population tripling during the Age of the City?
What was a significant factor contributing to the urban population tripling during the Age of the City?
Which statement about William Hurst is true?
Which statement about William Hurst is true?
What was one of the primary effects of the mass consumption society on the garment industry?
What was one of the primary effects of the mass consumption society on the garment industry?
What does the term 'Ghetto' refer to in the context of ethnic cities?
What does the term 'Ghetto' refer to in the context of ethnic cities?
What feature of urban living helped to accommodate the growing population in cities?
What feature of urban living helped to accommodate the growing population in cities?
How did Jacob Riis contribute to the understanding of slum conditions in New York?
How did Jacob Riis contribute to the understanding of slum conditions in New York?
Which city was NOT mentioned as one of the top cities in the world by 1900?
Which city was NOT mentioned as one of the top cities in the world by 1900?
What was the average time it took for immigrants to pass through Ellis Island during its operation years?
What was the average time it took for immigrants to pass through Ellis Island during its operation years?
Which transportation advancement contributed to making society more mobile during the industrial age?
Which transportation advancement contributed to making society more mobile during the industrial age?
What was a notable characteristic of the urban population by 1915 compared to farmers?
What was a notable characteristic of the urban population by 1915 compared to farmers?
What is the primary issue that led to instability in the bimetallism system during the time of increasing U.S. silver supply?
What is the primary issue that led to instability in the bimetallism system during the time of increasing U.S. silver supply?
What does the term 'debasement' refer to in the context of currency?
What does the term 'debasement' refer to in the context of currency?
Which character in 'The Wizard of Oz' symbolizes the American Farmer and faces the challenge of competing in a specialized economy?
Which character in 'The Wizard of Oz' symbolizes the American Farmer and faces the challenge of competing in a specialized economy?
How did the 'Tornadoes' in the context of the Populist Movement represent the farmers' struggles?
How did the 'Tornadoes' in the context of the Populist Movement represent the farmers' struggles?
What was the main goal of the Populist Movement regarding the American farmer?
What was the main goal of the Populist Movement regarding the American farmer?
William Jennings Bryan's 'Cross of Gold Speech' advocated for which economic principle?
William Jennings Bryan's 'Cross of Gold Speech' advocated for which economic principle?
Which character in 'The Wizard of Oz' symbolizes the American Industrial Worker and experiences soullessness in industrial life?
Which character in 'The Wizard of Oz' symbolizes the American Industrial Worker and experiences soullessness in industrial life?
What does the term 'free silver' denote in the context of the divided Democratic Party?
What does the term 'free silver' denote in the context of the divided Democratic Party?
What was the title of the election that featured a significant third-party challenge during the Populist Movement?
What was the title of the election that featured a significant third-party challenge during the Populist Movement?
In the context of the Populist Movement, what did the character of the Wicked Witch of the West represent?
In the context of the Populist Movement, what did the character of the Wicked Witch of the West represent?
What does the term 'Hyphenated-America' refer to?
What does the term 'Hyphenated-America' refer to?
Which concept describes immigrants adopting aspects of a new culture while maintaining their separate identity?
Which concept describes immigrants adopting aspects of a new culture while maintaining their separate identity?
What was a significant societal factor for second-generation immigrants in the United States?
What was a significant societal factor for second-generation immigrants in the United States?
What does the 'Melt, Mix and Marriage' model describe regarding immigrant generations?
What does the 'Melt, Mix and Marriage' model describe regarding immigrant generations?
What is a feature associated with the 'American Dream' as outlined in the context provided?
What is a feature associated with the 'American Dream' as outlined in the context provided?
Which event was associated with major setbacks in urban society during the Age of the City?
Which event was associated with major setbacks in urban society during the Age of the City?
What best describes the concept of 'Honest Graft' as it relates to political machines?
What best describes the concept of 'Honest Graft' as it relates to political machines?
What differentiates blue-collar jobs from white-collar jobs?
What differentiates blue-collar jobs from white-collar jobs?
Which immigration wave primarily included individuals from Eastern and Southern Europe?
Which immigration wave primarily included individuals from Eastern and Southern Europe?
How does the concept of 'Stagnation' relate to the experiences of first-generation immigrants?
How does the concept of 'Stagnation' relate to the experiences of first-generation immigrants?
Why did the urban population triple in the late 19th century? (Select all that apply.)
Why did the urban population triple in the late 19th century? (Select all that apply.)
What was the approximate population density of an urban area in the late 19th century?
What was the approximate population density of an urban area in the late 19th century?
What was the name of the island that processed millions of immigrants entering the United States in the late 19th century?
What was the name of the island that processed millions of immigrants entering the United States in the late 19th century?
By 1900, the United States had three cities ranked in the top ten largest cities in the world.
By 1900, the United States had three cities ranked in the top ten largest cities in the world.
What technological advancement allowed cities to grow vertically and build upward?
What technological advancement allowed cities to grow vertically and build upward?
Who documented the harsh conditions of the slums in New York City in 1890 through photography?
Who documented the harsh conditions of the slums in New York City in 1890 through photography?
What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
What is the name of the large railroad station in New York City that is often referred to as a “Cathedral of the Industrial Age”?
What is the name of the large railroad station in New York City that is often referred to as a “Cathedral of the Industrial Age”?
What is the term used to describe the act of assimilating into a new culture, adopting certain beliefs and behaviors, but still maintaining some aspects of your original culture?
What is the term used to describe the act of assimilating into a new culture, adopting certain beliefs and behaviors, but still maintaining some aspects of your original culture?
What are the two main types of work in the Industrial Age, based on skill sets and the nature of the work?
What are the two main types of work in the Industrial Age, based on skill sets and the nature of the work?
What term describes the use of illegal or unethical means to gain personal benefit from a position of power?
What term describes the use of illegal or unethical means to gain personal benefit from a position of power?
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 destroyed over 17,000 buildings and left over 100,000 people homeless.
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 destroyed over 17,000 buildings and left over 100,000 people homeless.
What term is used to describe the practice of a political machine of providing favors and support to its followers in exchange for political loyalty?
What term is used to describe the practice of a political machine of providing favors and support to its followers in exchange for political loyalty?
What is the name of the political machine in New York City that was run by William "Boss" Tweed?
What is the name of the political machine in New York City that was run by William "Boss" Tweed?
What is the name of the first national chain store that aimed to provide a wide variety of goods at low prices?
What is the name of the first national chain store that aimed to provide a wide variety of goods at low prices?
What is the term used to describe a political figure who appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the people to gain support?
What is the term used to describe a political figure who appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the people to gain support?
What is the name of the movement that advocated for the use of silver as a form of currency in addition to gold?
What is the name of the movement that advocated for the use of silver as a form of currency in addition to gold?
Who was the author of "The Wizard of Oz" and also a supporter of Populist ideals?
Who was the author of "The Wizard of Oz" and also a supporter of Populist ideals?
The Populist Movement believed that inflation was a good thing for farmers and the economy.
The Populist Movement believed that inflation was a good thing for farmers and the economy.
The Populist Movement was ultimately successful in gaining control of the government and implementing their agenda.
The Populist Movement was ultimately successful in gaining control of the government and implementing their agenda.
What was the name of the crucial speech delivered by William Jennings Bryan in the 1896 Democratic National Convention, advocating for the use of Silver?
What was the name of the crucial speech delivered by William Jennings Bryan in the 1896 Democratic National Convention, advocating for the use of Silver?
Who won the 1896 Presidential Election, representing the Republican Party and advocating for the gold standard?
Who won the 1896 Presidential Election, representing the Republican Party and advocating for the gold standard?
Flashcards
Age of the City
Age of the City
The period when cities grew significantly, becoming home to the majority of people by 1915.
Urban population growth causes
Urban population growth causes
Driven by national population growth, foreign immigration, internal migration (country to city), and the Great Migration (black people)
Ethnic City
Ethnic City
A city with a significant foreign-born population, often resulting in distinct neighborhoods like Little Italy or Chinatown.
Ellis Island's Role
Ellis Island's Role
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Vertical City
Vertical City
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"How the Other Half Lives"
"How the Other Half Lives"
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Inland Great Cities
Inland Great Cities
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Urban Density
Urban Density
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Blue Collar vs. White Collar
Blue Collar vs. White Collar
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Mass Consumption Society
Mass Consumption Society
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The First National Chain Store
The First National Chain Store
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The Five and Dime
The Five and Dime
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The Sears Catalog
The Sears Catalog
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Yellow Journalism
Yellow Journalism
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William Randolph Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
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Advocacy Journalism
Advocacy Journalism
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American by Choice
American by Choice
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15% Foreign Born Threshold
15% Foreign Born Threshold
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E Pluribus Unum
E Pluribus Unum
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Hyphenated-America
Hyphenated-America
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Three Generation American Model
Three Generation American Model
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Assimilation
Assimilation
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Acculturation
Acculturation
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Stagnation
Stagnation
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Second Generation Americans
Second Generation Americans
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The American Dream
The American Dream
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Populist Movement
Populist Movement
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Bimetallism Issue
Bimetallism Issue
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Deflation
Deflation
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Inflation
Inflation
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Debasement
Debasement
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The Jeffersonian Ideal
The Jeffersonian Ideal
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The Wizard of Oz & Populism
The Wizard of Oz & Populism
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The Goal of the Populist Movement
The Goal of the Populist Movement
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The People's Party/Populist Party
The People's Party/Populist Party
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The Cross of Gold Speech
The Cross of Gold Speech
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What is the difference between assimilation and acculturation?
What is the difference between assimilation and acculturation?
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First Generation
First Generation
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Second Generation
Second Generation
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Third Generation
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Political Machines
Political Machines
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Patronage
Patronage
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Ethnic Bloc Voting
Ethnic Bloc Voting
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Kickbacks
Kickbacks
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Who was William Boss Tweed?
Who was William Boss Tweed?
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Honest Graft
Honest Graft
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Mass Consumption
Mass Consumption
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Industrialization
Industrialization
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White Collar Jobs
White Collar Jobs
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Blue Collar Jobs
Blue Collar Jobs
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Pink Collar Jobs
Pink Collar Jobs
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Hierarchy of Needs
Hierarchy of Needs
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Ready-Made Clothes
Ready-Made Clothes
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Rural Free Delivery Act
Rural Free Delivery Act
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What is 'The American Dream'?
What is 'The American Dream'?
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What are the causes of urbanization?
What are the causes of urbanization?
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How did the American society change because of industrialization?
How did the American society change because of industrialization?
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What is the significance of the Rural Free Delivery Act of 1896?
What is the significance of the Rural Free Delivery Act of 1896?
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How did the concept of the American Dream impact immigration?
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Why was the American Dream attractive to European immigrants?
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Study Notes
Growing Pains: Boom and Bust for Cities, Farmers, and Politicians
- Age of the City: Urban population tripled by 1915, with a change from 70% farmers to 7%
- Urban Population Growth Drivers: National population growth, increased foreign migration to the US, and internal migration from rural areas to cities.
- Great Migration: Significant internal migration of black people, due to population doubling in 40 years, increased childbirth rates, and immigration.
- Urban Density: 2,500 people per square mile. Rural population grew steadily while urban population accelerated.
- Ethnic Cityscape: Large populations of foreign-born people in cities (e.g., Lower East Side of NYC with "Little Italy" and "Chinatown"), with Ellis Island processing 12,000,000 immigrants between 1892 and 1954. Average time to get processed ranged between 2 1/2 hours.
- Urban Nation (1900): New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia were among the top three largest cities in the world, with universities expanding rapidly, accommodating large numbers of students. City planning & sanitation concerns grew with population density, leading to issues in slums.
- How the Other Half Lives (1890): Jacob Riis documented the living conditions of the poor in NYC, with photography.
- Escape to Inland Cities: People also moved from cities to other inland areas.
The Most Mobile Society in the World
- Rise of Inland Transportation and Communication Hubs: Cities like Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Omaha, Kansas City, New Orleans, Atlanta, and San Francisco became centers of communication and transport.
- American Immigration Debate: Immigration debate; 15% foreign-born threshold debates, 1850-60 (Irish and Germans), 1900-1920's (Eastern and Southern Europe), 1990s (Hispanic). National debates emerged over the rate or types of immigration.
- Hyphenated-America: The idea that people can be described by multiple identities (Irish-American, for example) which are competing. This concept highlights the diverse nature of American identities.
The Three Generation American Model
- Assimilation (Melting Pot): Immigrants completely adopt the culture of the adopting country
- Acculturation (Salad Bowl): Immigrants adapt certain aspects of the culture, but keep their own distinct cultural identities.
- Stagnation: Immigrants struggling to acculturate and remain isolated during this process. The text also describes how this process can be a result of choice or lack of opportunities.
First Generation Immigrants
- Off the Boat, On the Train: Immigrants frequently moved to large cities without their families.
- Not Necessarily Rags to Riches: The immigrant experience wasn't always a fast track to wealth, but often involved struggles to find work and housing. This process often involved remigration to previous homelands.
- 1/3 Remigration: A third of immigrants returned to their home countries, as they were not able to stay or find their way.
Second Generation Immigrants
- Natural Born Citizens and Naturalized Citizens: Some of children of immigrants became naturalized citizens through their parents becoming citizens first.
Third Generation Immigrants
- Americanized: Increased assimilation and intermarriage that blurred ethnicity lines.
- Embraced Public Education: Becoming bilingual, adopting American values, and marrying other races.
Setbacks by Nature and Man
- Great Chicago Fire (1871): The devastating fire caused $200 million in damages and impacted the way the city is built, also led to building codes being put in place.
- Schwenk Bank Failure: A failure resulting in a loss of money due to lack of real investment, and was a ponzi scheme.
- Political Machines: Patronage as a system, where someone is supporting you as if a "father" supports his children; giving jobs, and other resources.
The New Industrial Workforce; Specialization
- White Collar vs Blue Collar: Professionals vs those in skilled trades, manufacturing, and other blue-collar jobs. Higher-paying positions existed in management, finance, and other knowledge-based fields.
- Pink Collar Jobs: The female experience, such as jobs like typists and secretaries.
- Sex-Typed Professions Within the Same Industry: The imbalance between men and women dominating various areas such as the telephone industry.
- Ready-Made Clothes: Standardised sizing
- Rise of Chain and Department Stores: Larger retail businesses like A&P emerged, providing consistent quality, and predicatable availability of goods.
The Sears Catalog
- Rural Free Delivery Act (1896): Allowed mail delivery to rural areas, enabling them to have access to products previously only available in cities.
- New Newspaper Age: Faster production enabled new forms of advertising. The cost of entry to new and emerging media platforms was lower.
- Yellow Journalism: Designed for attention using color and bold headlines.
The Populist Movement
- The Wizard of OZ: A Populist allegory, L. Frank Baum and others wanted to explain how society struggled through economic hardship in response to rapid technological changes from new inventions and industrialization
- The Cross of Gold Speech: A political speech by Williams Jennings in 1896.
- Election of 1896: McKinley and Bryan- a debate among different ideologies about the future of America.
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Test your knowledge on key aspects of urban society in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This quiz covers significant social changes, journalism, consumer behavior, and the implications for various industries. Explore topics from the rise of advocacy journalism to urban living conditions as captured by influential figures.
