#1
Which of the following factors contributed to the rapid urbanization of America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Industrialization and job opportunities in cities
Expansion of rural areas
Decrease in immigration
Promotion of agricultural growth
#2
What was a major push factor for immigrants coming to urban areas in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
High wages in rural areas
Lack of job opportunities in cities
Availability of farmland
Strict immigration laws
#3
Which of the following demographic changes is commonly associated with urbanization?
Decrease in population density
Increase in rural employment opportunities
Migration from rural to urban areas
Expansion of agricultural land
#4
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to cultural diversity in urban areas?
Immigration
Education
Globalization
Economic opportunities
#5
Which city in America is known for its role as a hub of African-American cultural diversity, particularly during the Harlem Renaissance?
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
New York City
#6
Which term refers to the mix of different cultural groups within a given area, such as neighborhoods or cities?
Assimilation
Cultural homogeneity
Cultural diversity
Segregation
#7
Which legislative act, passed in 1965, significantly altered immigration policies in the United States, leading to increased cultural diversity in urban areas?
Immigration Control and Reform Act
National Origins Act
Immigration and Nationality Act
Alien and Sedition Acts
#8
What term is used to describe the process by which immigrants adopt the customs and behaviors of the dominant culture in a society?
Acculturation
Isolation
Ethnocentrism
Assimilation
#9
Which cultural movement in America during the 1960s and 1970s emphasized racial pride, self-determination, and unity among African Americans?
Beat Generation
Black Arts Movement
Harlem Renaissance
Civil Rights Movement
#10
Which city in America is known for its large Hispanic population and cultural influence, particularly in areas such as music, cuisine, and art?
Los Angeles
Miami
San Antonio
Houston
#11
What is the term for the process by which distinct ethnic, racial, religious, or cultural groups are integrated into a common society?
Pluralism
Segregation
Assimilation
Isolation
#12
In what way did urbanization impact cultural diversity in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
It led to increased segregation and isolation of cultural groups
It fostered cultural exchange and interaction among diverse groups
It resulted in the decline of immigrant populations
It had no significant impact on cultural diversity
#13
What impact did the Great Migration have on the cultural landscape of urban America?
It resulted in the decline of urban populations
It led to increased racial segregation in cities
It encouraged the spread of suburbanization
It contributed to the growth of African-American communities in northern cities
#14
What role did Ellis Island play in American urbanization and cultural diversity?
It was a major hub for immigration and cultural exchange
It served as a military base during World War II
It was a center for agricultural research
It facilitated the movement of Native American populations
#15
What role did the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 play in American urbanization and cultural diversity?
It encouraged Chinese immigrants to settle in urban areas
It promoted cultural exchange between Chinese and other immigrant groups
It restricted Chinese immigration and contributed to ethnic enclaves in cities
It had no significant impact on urbanization or cultural diversity
#16
What impact did the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 have on American urbanization and cultural diversity?
It led to a decline in immigration and cultural diversity
It opened doors to immigrants from non-European countries, contributing to cultural diversity in cities
It reinforced strict immigration quotas, limiting cultural diversity in urban areas
It encouraged assimilation of immigrant communities, reducing cultural diversity in cities