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Tammany Hall was —
a) a political machine
b) an immigrate organization
c) a branch of government
d) a place of commerce

All of the following are reasons immigrants arrived in the United States between 1870 and 1900 EXCEPT —
a) escape high taxes
b) better climate
c) escape famine and land shortages
d) religious freedom

What was the result of the industrial growth during the late 1800s?
a) Less diversity in American cultures
b) A sharp increase in urban populations
c) Growth in the percentage of agricultural workers
d) A population shift from urban to rural areas

Many Americans migrated to the west in the late 1800s. Select the option that doesn't describe the reason for this internal migration.
a) The overcrowding of land in the east
b) The search for economic success
c) The availability of new land and adventure
d) The climate in the east was not conducive to farming

Adventure, Escape from oppressive governments, Hope for better opportunities, Religious freedom
a) Reasons for the Development of Cities
b) Reasons for Increased Immigration to the United States
c) Reasons Why Colonists Immigrated to Europe
d) Reasons for Westward Expansion

Which was not a positive effect of the Industrial Revolution?
a) Growth of cities
b) Spread of manufacturing
c) Long working hours
d) Technological advancements

Rapid urbanization and industrialization had what effect?
a) Overcrowding in urban neighborhoods
b) Decline in disease and illness
c) Surplus of food and land
d) Limited access to transportation

Why were establishments such as Hull House, the Salvation Army, the YMCA, and YWCA created?
a) To unite farmers and workers against industry
b) To help the urban poor
c) To challenge the political machines
d) To provide jobs for unemployed

Where was Andrew Carnegie’s steel industry located?
a) Wyoming
b) Illinois
c) Pennsylvania
d) Wisconsin

Chicago became a city with a specialized industry in —
a) dye
b) textiles
c) steel
d) meat packing

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