Quiz 2 Flashcards
How did industrialization impact urban communities?
A. It brought economic opportunities but also poor living conditions
B. It led to the decline of urban areas
C. It had no significant impact on communities
D. It only improved the quality of life
A. It brought economic opportunities but also poor living conditions
Which cities became major economic hubs in the 19th and early 20th centuries?
A. New York, Chicago, St. Louis
B. Miami, Los Angeles, Houston
C. Seattle, Denver, Phoenix
D. Austin, San Diego, Portland
A. New York, Chicago, St. Louis
How did public investments in infrastructure benefit cities?
A. They stimulated local economies and improved quality of life
B. They led to a decline in job opportunities
C. They had no significant impact on urban development
D. They increased social tensions
A. They stimulated local economies and improved quality of life
How did political machines help immigrants in cities?
A. By providing jobs and housing in exchange for political support
B. By offering free education
C. By reducing taxes for immigrant families
D. By creating cultural festivals
A. By providing jobs and housing in exchange for political support
Why is it important to understand the historical development of American cities?
A. To appreciate the complexities and challenges of modern urban life
B. To focus solely on current urban issues
C. To discourage future urban development
D. To minimize the impact of historical events
A. To appreciate the complexities and challenges of modern urban life
What were some of the public health improvements driven by crises in the 19th century?
A. Development of modern sewage systems and clean water supplies
B. Closure of public hospitals
C. Reduction in sanitation measures
D. Increase in disease outbreaks
A. Development of modern sewage systems and clean water supplies
What factors contributed to the rapid population growth of American cities in the 19th century?
A. Immigration and industrialization
B. Decline in agricultural productivity
C. Decrease in birth rates
D. Migration to rural areas
A. Immigration and industrialization
Which cities were significant urban centers at the time of the Constitution?
A. Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charleston
B. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Miami, Houston
C. Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Atlanta
D. Washington, D.C., Richmond, Savannah, New Orleans, Austin
A. Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charleston
How did the rise of factory work change the nature of employment?
A. Replaced artisanal shops with factory jobs
B. Increased the number of independent businesses
C. Reduced the need for industrial labor
D. Promoted agricultural employment
A. Replaced artisanal shops with factory jobs
What modern parallels can be drawn from historical public efforts in urban development?
A. Competition for rail connections and public investments in infrastructure
B. Reduction in public transportation funding
C. Decrease in public-private partnerships
D. Focus on rural development
A. Competition for rail connections and public investments in infrastructure
What impact did the development of transportation networks have on cities?
A. Shaped the economic fortunes of cities through improved connectivity
B. Led to the decline of urban areas
C. Reduced economic competition among cities
D. Had no impact on urban development
A. Shaped the economic fortunes of cities through improved connectivity
How did ethnic neighborhoods and political machines contribute to social integration?
A. By providing support and services to immigrants
B. By isolating different ethnic groups
C. By discouraging cultural exchange
D. By reducing political participation
A. By providing support and services to immigrants
What led to the social stratification and neighborhood segregation in industrial cities?
A. Wealthier residents moved to more desirable areas
B. Equal distribution of wealth
C. Decline in industrial jobs
D. Increase in rural population
A. Wealthier residents moved to more desirable areas
How did the railroad rivalry between Chicago and St. Louis shape their development?
A. Chicago’s success in attracting railroads helped it surpass St. Louis in economic importance
B. St. Louis became the primary railroad hub
C. Both cities declined economically
D. The rivalry had no significant impact on their development
A. Chicago’s success in attracting railroads helped it surpass St. Louis in economic importance
What was the impact of the cholera epidemics on urban infrastructure?
A. Led to the development of modern sewage systems and clean water supplies
B. Resulted in the closure of public parks
C. Decreased public investment in health
D. Had no impact on urban planning
A. Led to the development of modern sewage systems and clean water supplies
