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?

<p>The Progressive Movement (B)</p> 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?

<p>Proper egress for fire safety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Urbanization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It tripled (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Increased crop productivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city had more than two million people by 1900?

<p>New York City (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Massive capital investment in new manufacturing plants (B)</p> 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?

<p>The promise of work and education opportunities for their children (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>In cramped, dangerous apartment buildings or non-residential warehouses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lack of proper building codes and regulations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Widespread pollution from coal smoke, factories, and lack of sanitation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'A map colored with more stripes than a zebra skin' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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