1.3: Urban Life

Question 1

Variety show consisting of comic sketches, song-and-dance routines, and magic acts

Accepted Answer

Vaudeville

Question 2

Jazz originated in...

Accepted Answer

American South

Question 3

The Gentlemen's Agreement restricted the migration of...

Accepted Answer

Japanese migrants

Question 4

News coverage emphasizing crime and scandal.

Accepted Answer

Yellow Journalism

Question 5

Which of the following inventions DID NOT transform transportation in American cities in the early 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Jets

Question 6

Area in which one ethnic or racial group dominates.

Accepted Answer

ghetto

Question 7

Immigrants migrated to the U.S. for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Free healthcare

Question 8

Residential community surrounding a city.

Accepted Answer

Suburb

Question 9

An unofficial city organization designed to keep a political party in power and led by a boss.

Accepted Answer

Political Machine

Question 10

The idea that citizens could afford entertainment like professional sports and shows is evidence of...

Accepted Answer

a population with more income

Questions 10