Exam- Chapter 18 APUSH AMSCO Questions and
Answers
Columbian Exposition Correct-Held in 1893 in the city of Chicago, it's purpose was to
display the White City's downtown area and the fairgrounds along with the progress of
American civilization such as new industrial technologies.
"old" immigrants Correct-The majority of them arrived before 1880 and they came almost
exclusively from Western Europe and the British Isles. They had a high level of literacy and
occupational skills.
"new" immigrants Correct-The majority of them arrived after 1890 and came from
southern and eastern Europe. They were poor, illiterate peasants who knew little of the
democratic tradition and many of which wished to make enough money to earn passage for
their families back in Europe.
Statue of Liberty Correct-Began in the 1870's by the French sculptor Frederic-Auguste
Bartholdi and opened in New York Harbor in 1886.
Chinese Exclusion Act Correct-Passed in 1882, it was the first bill regarding immigration. It
placed a ban on all new immigrants from China.
, Exam- Chapter 18 APUSH AMSCO Questions and
Answers
Ellis Island Correct-An immigration center opened in 1892 in New York Harbor.
contract labor law Correct-The American government created this law in 1885 in order to
protect american workers.
American Protective Association Correct-Supported immigration restrictions as it was
openly prejudiced against Roman Catholics.
urbanization Correct-The process by which america's population density reversed by 1920.
streetcar cities Correct-The successor of walking cities, the first time in history where
people lived many miles from their jobs and commuted to work.
mass transportation Correct-Included electric trolleys, elevated railroads, subways and
suspension bridges such as the Brooklyn Bridge. It segregated workers by income, allowing
the wealthy to move into the suburbs.
Answers
Columbian Exposition Correct-Held in 1893 in the city of Chicago, it's purpose was to
display the White City's downtown area and the fairgrounds along with the progress of
American civilization such as new industrial technologies.
"old" immigrants Correct-The majority of them arrived before 1880 and they came almost
exclusively from Western Europe and the British Isles. They had a high level of literacy and
occupational skills.
"new" immigrants Correct-The majority of them arrived after 1890 and came from
southern and eastern Europe. They were poor, illiterate peasants who knew little of the
democratic tradition and many of which wished to make enough money to earn passage for
their families back in Europe.
Statue of Liberty Correct-Began in the 1870's by the French sculptor Frederic-Auguste
Bartholdi and opened in New York Harbor in 1886.
Chinese Exclusion Act Correct-Passed in 1882, it was the first bill regarding immigration. It
placed a ban on all new immigrants from China.
, Exam- Chapter 18 APUSH AMSCO Questions and
Answers
Ellis Island Correct-An immigration center opened in 1892 in New York Harbor.
contract labor law Correct-The American government created this law in 1885 in order to
protect american workers.
American Protective Association Correct-Supported immigration restrictions as it was
openly prejudiced against Roman Catholics.
urbanization Correct-The process by which america's population density reversed by 1920.
streetcar cities Correct-The successor of walking cities, the first time in history where
people lived many miles from their jobs and commuted to work.
mass transportation Correct-Included electric trolleys, elevated railroads, subways and
suspension bridges such as the Brooklyn Bridge. It segregated workers by income, allowing
the wealthy to move into the suburbs.
