Immigration and Urban Life
What are push factors that caused people to leave their home countries?
War, poverty, famine, lack of jobs, persecution
What invention allowed mass production to happen faster in factories?
The assembly line
Name one unsafe condition workers faced in factories.
Long hours, unsafe machines, poor ventilation, child labor
What was a muckraker?
A journalist who exposed problems in society
Name one cultural contribution immigrants brought to America.
Food, music, language, traditions, holidays
In what year was the first ever crossword puzzle published in the New York World?
1915
This Jewish winter holiday lasts eight nights and celebrates the miracle of the oil.
What is Hanukkah?
What are pull factors that attracted immigrants to American cities?
Jobs, freedom, higher wages, opportunity, safety
How did factories change the way people worked compared to farm life?
People worked for wages on schedules instead of farming
What is a labor union?
A group of workers who join together to improve working conditions
How did muckrakers influence change?
By exposing corruption and unsafe conditions through media
Name one popular form of entertainment in growing cities.
Vaudeville, movies, baseball, amusement parks
What number amendment was originally suggested in 1791, but wasn't added to the Constitution until 1992?
27th
This holiday is celebrated on December 25 and honors the birth of Jesus Christ.
Christmas
What type of crowded housing did many immigrants live in?
Tenements
Why were factory jobs attractive to immigrants despite dangers?
They provided steady jobs and income
Why did workers go on strike?
To demand better pay, safer conditions, and shorter hours
Who was Boss Tweed?
A corrupt political leader of Tammany Hall
Why did people have more leisure time in cities?
Factory schedules and higher wages
How many days did it take the Pilgrims to cross the Atlantic Ocean in the Mayflower?
66 Days
This New Year tradition involves staying up until midnight on December 31 to welcome the year ahead.
New Year's Eve
Why did immigrants often settle in neighborhoods with people from the same country?
Shared language, culture, support, and familiarity
What role did machines play in factories?
They increased speed and production
What tragic event led to major factory safety reforms?
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
What is a political machine?
An organization that controlled city politics by trading help for votes
How did cultural traditions help immigrants?
They helped immigrants keep their identity and feel connected
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This winter celebration marks the longest night of the year and has been observed since ancient times.
The Winter Solstice
Name one challenge immigrants faced living in large cities.
Overcrowding, poor housing, low pay, dangerous jobs, discrimination
How did industrialization contribute to the growth of cities?
Factories created jobs that attracted workers to cities
Name one way labor unions helped workers.
Higher wages, shorter hours, safer workplaces
Name one goal of urban reformers.
Honest government, fair elections, less corruption
Why is studying daily life important to understanding history?
It shows how people lived and adapted to change
Where did Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first successful powered flight?
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
In this African American holiday, families light the kinara and celebrate seven principles called Nguzo Saba.
Kwanzaa