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What main factor contributed to the need for workers to live close to factories during the rapid urbanization in the late 19th century?
What main factor contributed to the need for workers to live close to factories during the rapid urbanization in the late 19th century?
Which technological advancement had the most significant impact on the location of factories during the industrial revolution?
Which technological advancement had the most significant impact on the location of factories during the industrial revolution?
What was a primary motivation for immigrants relocating to cities during the 19th century?
What was a primary motivation for immigrants relocating to cities during the 19th century?
Which cities experienced significant population growth between 1860 and 1900 due to urbanization?
Which cities experienced significant population growth between 1860 and 1900 due to urbanization?
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What aspect of factory work contributed to its difficulty and danger during the urbanization period?
What aspect of factory work contributed to its difficulty and danger during the urbanization period?
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What was one major impact of the electric trolley on urban centers?
What was one major impact of the electric trolley on urban centers?
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Which innovation allowed urban centers to expand their boundaries significantly?
Which innovation allowed urban centers to expand their boundaries significantly?
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What type of communication technology replaced the telegraph by 1900?
What type of communication technology replaced the telegraph by 1900?
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What common issue did cities face as a result of rapid urban growth?
What common issue did cities face as a result of rapid urban growth?
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What factor contributed to the rise of skyscrapers in urban centers at the turn of the century?
What factor contributed to the rise of skyscrapers in urban centers at the turn of the century?
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What philosophy influenced churches to become more involved in social reform during the era discussed?
What philosophy influenced churches to become more involved in social reform during the era discussed?
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Which of the following services was NOT typically provided by settlement houses in urban centers?
Which of the following services was NOT typically provided by settlement houses in urban centers?
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Who was a major advocate of the social gospel, encouraging churches to engage with social issues rather than focus solely on spiritual matters?
Who was a major advocate of the social gospel, encouraging churches to engage with social issues rather than focus solely on spiritual matters?
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Which organization is credited with helping to create opportunities for women graduating college to engage in social work?
Which organization is credited with helping to create opportunities for women graduating college to engage in social work?
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What was the primary aim of the settlement house movement led by figures like Jane Addams and Lillian Wald?
What was the primary aim of the settlement house movement led by figures like Jane Addams and Lillian Wald?
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What was a primary reason for the construction of skyscrapers in eastern cities?
What was a primary reason for the construction of skyscrapers in eastern cities?
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Which invention was crucial for the development of taller buildings during the skyscraper boom?
Which invention was crucial for the development of taller buildings during the skyscraper boom?
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What significant health issue was prevalent among urban dwellers living in tenement houses?
What significant health issue was prevalent among urban dwellers living in tenement houses?
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What was one of Jacob Riis's primary goals in documenting the living conditions of the urban poor?
What was one of Jacob Riis's primary goals in documenting the living conditions of the urban poor?
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In which year did Boston’s subway system begin operating?
In which year did Boston’s subway system begin operating?
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What was a primary factor contributing to the Great Migration of African Americans from the South in the early twentieth century?
What was a primary factor contributing to the Great Migration of African Americans from the South in the early twentieth century?
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Which cities were the primary destinations for African Americans during the Great Migration?
Which cities were the primary destinations for African Americans during the Great Migration?
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What were common jobs held by African American workers after migrating to northern cities?
What were common jobs held by African American workers after migrating to northern cities?
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What type of discrimination did African Americans face after moving to northern cities?
What type of discrimination did African Americans face after moving to northern cities?
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What led to housing shortages for African Americans in urban centers during the Great Migration?
What led to housing shortages for African Americans in urban centers during the Great Migration?
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