Urbanization in the United States

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Why were 'dumbbell tenements' so named?

Due to the shape of the buildings (correct)

For their luxurious interior design

Because they were used by athletes for training

In reference to the lack of windows

What problem arose from stacking 'dumbbell tenements' side-by-side to maximize lot space?

Increased natural light in the rooms

Narrow shafts filled with trash and waste (correct)

Better ventilation throughout the building

Access to street-level shops

Why were living conditions in New York City tenements during the Gilded Age particularly harsh?

Lack of running water and indoor toilets

Abundance of fresh air and green spaces

Strict enforcement of occupancy limits

Overpopulation and poor sanitation (correct)

Which reform movement contributed to improving living conditions in American cities during the Progressive Era?

The Progressive Movement Signup and view all the answers

What was one long-term solution proposed by the discipline of urban planning to address problems of rapid urbanization?

Proper egress for fire safety Signup and view all the answers

What term do historians use to describe the process of people moving into cities?

Urbanization Signup and view all the answers

How did the United States population change from 1860 to 1910?

It tripled Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the obsolete status of many farmers during this period?

Increased crop productivity Signup and view all the answers

Which city had more than two million people by 1900?

New York City Signup and view all the answers

What played a significant role in turning cities into America's social, cultural, and economic lifeline?

Massive capital investment in new manufacturing plants Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why many immigrants chose to move to American cities around the turn of the century?

The promise of work and education opportunities for their children Signup and view all the answers

How did city residents often find themselves living due to the rapid influx of people into urban areas?

In cramped, dangerous apartment buildings or non-residential warehouses Signup and view all the answers

What problem did New York City face after the Civil War regarding housing conditions?

Lack of proper building codes and regulations Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant downside to living in cities during the Gilded Age?

Widespread pollution from coal smoke, factories, and lack of sanitation Signup and view all the answers

How did social reformer Jacob Riis describe the ethnic segregation in New York City?

'A map colored with more stripes than a zebra skin' Signup and view all the answers

Urbanization in the United States

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