Ch 5 An Urban Society

Rooting for the home team or local star become a favorite past time with a rise of

Along with economic troubles, which condition drove people to emigrate?

based on sensational stories

After the Civil War, American artists and musicians largely

Who designed New York's Central Park and several parks in Boston?

A type of music characterized by syncopation in the melody

Which writer described the lives of upper-class Easterners?

By the early 1900's, where did most immigrants come from?

to become a part of the larger culture

Which New York bridge opened in 1883?

to leave one's homeland to live somewhere else

What type of wages did most working-class residents of the U.S. cities receive?

A type of residence that is often run-down and crowded

Which settlement house was founded by Jane Addams?

Economic hardships was a common _____ factor for immigrants in the late 1800's and early 1900's

What played an important role in the growth of cities?