Vocabulary
Places
Transportation
Natural Resources
Miscellaneous
100
of, or relating to a large city
Urban
100
town where Knud Wefald came from
Hawley
100
The fastest form of transportation found in the twin cities
The automobile at @ 20 MPH
100
Why where people of Minneapolis proud of the Northwestern Guaranty Loan building?
1.It was proof that their city had joined the ranks of the nations metropolitan areas 2. Tallest building at the time West of Chicago
100
When all of the good farmland was taken, immigrants moved to ________________.
cities
200
A place that help new immigrants with employment and housing
Settlement house
200
City where the first street car appeared in Minnesota
Minneapolis
200
Allowed men and women to travel further from the watchful eyes of their families
The bicycle
200
Why did immigrants have trouble adjusting to live in the cities. Name two
Low paying jobs Housing was in short supply could not speak English could not read or write faced prejudice and discrimination
200
A typical way of life of a person, group or culture
Life style
300
of or relating to a large city
metropolitian
300
This city is located near a natural harbor
Duluth
300
How much faster was the electric street car than a horse pulled street car
16 minutes faster making the round trip in 48 minutes
300
Negative effects of the growth in the cities
Spread of disease Grew too fast with out regulation poverty and homelessness
300
Why did immigrants live in neighborhoods with other immigrants from their home country?
1. To speak their own language 2. To continue their customs 3. It was easier than trying to assimilate into the MN and American culture
400
people who work for hourly wages, usually in jobs that require physical labor
working class
400
the Northwestern Guaranty load Building was located in
Minneapolis
400
Who protested against the bicycle stating it was a threat to health and morals
The Women's Rescue League
400
How did St Paul and Minneapolis make the cities more exciting.
Added parks, libraries, museums, and other public spaces.
400
The city of Duluth, and other cities in MN experienced a period of rapid growth in population. This is called...(think of a vocabulary word)
boom
500
of or relating to the country
rual
500
These two cities joined together to become the states largest city
Minneapolis and St. Anthony
500
How did railroads play an important role in the development of Minnesota and the twin cities
1. Railroads were built, which encouraged immigration. Those immigrants worked in factories. 2. Railroads were used to transport iron, white pine, and flour to factories and out of Minnesota (exports).
500
Why did rual Minnesotans move to the cities around 1900
faster pace of life - excitment more opportunities for work Know one knew them they had animosity
500
To make access easier to the natural harbor in Duluth, worker cut a canal through what
Minnesota Point - a peninsula that blocked much of the harbor
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