Question
1. How did Joseph Pulitzer save the Statue of Liberty?
2. Who designed the Statue of Liberty? What material was the outer-layer made of?
3. Today, how many Americans can trace their roots to ancestors who came through Ellis Island?
4. From 1880-1930, how many immigrants came to the U.S.?
5. What makes Andrew Carnegie a wealthy man?
6. What city becomes known for steel production?
7. What are the men who work building the skyscrapers called?
8. How did the elevator impact the growth of cities?
9. As more urbanization occurs, big cities start to have a crime problem. Describe some of the
tactics put in place by law enforcement officials to crack down on criminals?
10.How did Jacob Riis expose the problem of poverty in NYC?
11.Describe some of the sanitation problems that existed in many major cities?
12.How did Col. Waring and the “white ducks” tackle the problem of unsanitary conditions in the
city?
13.When developing the light bulb, Thomas Edison’s lab went through numerous materials until
they found one that would work. Which one finally worked?
14.By 1902, how many light bulbs were in use in America.
15.What tragedy brought attention to the the conditions of women in the garment industry? In
what major city did this hap
2. Who designed the Statue of Liberty? What material was the outer-layer made of?
3. Today, how many Americans can trace their roots to ancestors who came through Ellis Island?
4. From 1880-1930, how many immigrants came to the U.S.?
5. What makes Andrew Carnegie a wealthy man?
6. What city becomes known for steel production?
7. What are the men who work building the skyscrapers called?
8. How did the elevator impact the growth of cities?
9. As more urbanization occurs, big cities start to have a crime problem. Describe some of the
tactics put in place by law enforcement officials to crack down on criminals?
10.How did Jacob Riis expose the problem of poverty in NYC?
11.Describe some of the sanitation problems that existed in many major cities?
12.How did Col. Waring and the “white ducks” tackle the problem of unsanitary conditions in the
city?
13.When developing the light bulb, Thomas Edison’s lab went through numerous materials until
they found one that would work. Which one finally worked?
14.By 1902, how many light bulbs were in use in America.
15.What tragedy brought attention to the the conditions of women in the garment industry? In
what major city did this hap
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1. **Joseph Pulitzer saved the Statue of Liberty** by launching a fundraising campaign to raise money for the pedestal, which was required to support the statue. He used his newspaper, the New York World, to appeal to the public for donations, offering incentives and emphasizing the importance of the statue as a symbol of freedom and hope for immigrants. His efforts successfully raised the necessary funds.
2. **The Statue of Liberty was designed by** French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. The outer layer of the statue is made of **copper**.
3. **Today, approximately 40%** of Americans can trace their roots to ancestors who came through Ellis Island.
4. **From 1880 to 1930, more than 25 million immigrants** came to the United States.
5. **Andrew Carnegie became wealthy** primarily through the steel industry, founding the Carnegie Steel Company. He utilized innovative manufacturing techniques and business strategies, becoming a leading figure in the expansion of the steel industry in America.
6. **Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,** became known for steel production.
7. The men who work building skyscrapers are commonly referred to as **ironworkers**.
8. The **elevator** significantly impacted the growth of cities by allowing buildings to reach greater heights, thus enabling urban areas to accommodate more people and businesses in a limited space, promoting vertical growth.
9. To tackle the crime problem arising from urbanization, law enforcement officials employed tactics such as the establishment of police precincts, the introduction of police patrols in high-crime areas, the use of finger printing for identification of criminals, and implementing reform in law enforcement practices.
10. **Jacob Riis exposed the problem of poverty in NYC** through his photographic journalism and book "How the Other Half Lives," which depicted the living conditions of the poor in tenement housing. He used stark images and descriptions to raise public awareness and advocate for social reform.
11. Some of the **sanitation problems** that existed in many major cities included inadequate sewage systems, poorly maintained garbage disposal, polluted water supplies, and the prevalence of diseases due to overcrowded living conditions.
12. **Col. Waring and the “white ducks”** (a nickname for his sanitation workers) tackled the problem of unsanitary conditions in the city by implementing systematic street cleaning, removing garbage, and promoting public health measures. They wore white uniforms to symbolize cleanliness and to promote their mission.
13. When developing the light bulb, **Thomas Edison’s lab** eventually found that **carbonized bamboo** was an effective material for the filament that worked well.
14. By **1902, there were approximately 24 million light bulbs** in use in America.
15. The **Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire** brought attention to the conditions of women in the garment industry. This tragedy occurred in **New York City** in 1911 and highlighted the unsafe working conditions and lack of labor regulations.
2. **The Statue of Liberty was designed by** French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. The outer layer of the statue is made of **copper**.
3. **Today, approximately 40%** of Americans can trace their roots to ancestors who came through Ellis Island.
4. **From 1880 to 1930, more than 25 million immigrants** came to the United States.
5. **Andrew Carnegie became wealthy** primarily through the steel industry, founding the Carnegie Steel Company. He utilized innovative manufacturing techniques and business strategies, becoming a leading figure in the expansion of the steel industry in America.
6. **Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,** became known for steel production.
7. The men who work building skyscrapers are commonly referred to as **ironworkers**.
8. The **elevator** significantly impacted the growth of cities by allowing buildings to reach greater heights, thus enabling urban areas to accommodate more people and businesses in a limited space, promoting vertical growth.
9. To tackle the crime problem arising from urbanization, law enforcement officials employed tactics such as the establishment of police precincts, the introduction of police patrols in high-crime areas, the use of finger printing for identification of criminals, and implementing reform in law enforcement practices.
10. **Jacob Riis exposed the problem of poverty in NYC** through his photographic journalism and book "How the Other Half Lives," which depicted the living conditions of the poor in tenement housing. He used stark images and descriptions to raise public awareness and advocate for social reform.
11. Some of the **sanitation problems** that existed in many major cities included inadequate sewage systems, poorly maintained garbage disposal, polluted water supplies, and the prevalence of diseases due to overcrowded living conditions.
12. **Col. Waring and the “white ducks”** (a nickname for his sanitation workers) tackled the problem of unsanitary conditions in the city by implementing systematic street cleaning, removing garbage, and promoting public health measures. They wore white uniforms to symbolize cleanliness and to promote their mission.
13. When developing the light bulb, **Thomas Edison’s lab** eventually found that **carbonized bamboo** was an effective material for the filament that worked well.
14. By **1902, there were approximately 24 million light bulbs** in use in America.
15. The **Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire** brought attention to the conditions of women in the garment industry. This tragedy occurred in **New York City** in 1911 and highlighted the unsafe working conditions and lack of labor regulations.