Indutrialization and immigration pt.2 Flashcards
What problems did urban residents face?
Poverty, over crowding, crim, diseasde, poor sanitation, fire-caused by overpopulation of the cities
What sort of entertainment forms did Americans enjoy during the time period?
The circus, Amusement Parks, Fairs, organized sport like football and baseball, the olympics.
As interaction and conflict between cultural groups occured, which two immigrant groups were discriminated against the most?
Chinese and Irish
What were the three challenges faced by cities during this time?
Overcrowding in tenements, Ghettos, Political corruption
How did Political Machines gain power and what was the main problem with them?
They attending to the needs of immigrants-getting them jobs and housing-but many times they were corrupt
