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Americans Move to Cities p. 90-91

Quiz by Kelly Fischer

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  • Q1
    In 1860 fewer than one in five Americans lived in communities larger than 8,000 people. By 1920, more than half of all Americans lived in major industrial areas. What were the main problems that the new cities had?
    industrial centers, farming, homes
    sewage in the streets, overcrowded buildings, and crime
    lack of horses, fewer street lamps, high buildings
    30s
  • Q2
    Why do you think the cities specialized in producing certain types of products?
    Because many cities were overcrowded and people needed one type of product
    Because there were few railroad centers
    Because many cities grew up around a single industry
    30s
  • Q3
    What advantages did the new crowded cities have?
    locomotives, cars, horses, small houses
    city plans, single industries per city, smaller communities
    efficient waste collection, faster transportation, buildings, lights for streets
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the commute mean?
    solve problems
    dance
    travel
    30s
  • Q5
    Many people moved to cities in search of _______________.
    jobs
    clothing
    food
    30s

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