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How long did most immigrants arriving on the East Coast spend at the processing center on Ellis Island, NY?
They would spent about a day at the processing center on Ellis Island, NY.
Why did many immigrants come to the USA in the 19th and early 20th centuries?
Many immigrants came to the USA to escape poverty and the strict class system in Europe.
Which law prevented Chinese immigrants already in the USA from becoming citizens?
The Chinese Exclusion Act
In response to urban congestion, which cities were the first to build subway systems?
Boston and New York City
Why did many rural Americans move to big cities in the late 1800s?
Many rural Americans moved to big cities in the late 1800s in search of better-paying jobs and improved economic opportunities.
How did America's industrialization affect wealth distribution and social classes?
America's industrialization made some people very wealthy and helped create a growing middle class as new industries and jobs emerged.
Where did most urban working-class families live during the late 1800s?
Most urban working-class families lived in multifamily apartment buildings called tenements.
Which influential figure became one of New York City's most powerful party bosses during the late 19th century?
George Plunkitt.
Why did Mark Twain and Charles Warner use the term "Gilded Age" to describe their era?
They used it to criticize the period's pervasive corruption and social inequality.
What is the term for applying the principles of evolution and natural selection to societal and economic contexts?
Social Darwinism.
Which reformer focused on spiritual and moral improvement to help the urban poor?
Dwight L. Moody
