The Immigrant Experience Answers

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Copy and paste one statement from the description that explains why Chicago grew so quickly.

Answer:

[T]he construction of the railroads . . . turned Chicago into the hub of a nationwide railway network . . .

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These are the relevant parts of the text. Which statement did you choose?

A
“[T]he construction of the railroads . . . turned Chicago into the hub of a nationwide railway network . . . ”
B
“The engine that fueled Chicago’s rapid rise and made it a center of economic activity was the desire of its citizens to make money.”
C
“Chicago was literally throbbing with commercial activity . . . ”
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Which resources contributed to Chicago’s growth in the nineteenth century? Select all that apply.

A
highways
B
railroads
C
expressways
D
water
E
roads
F
streetcars
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How did industrialization contribute to Chicago’s growth during the 1800s? Select all answers that apply.

A
Chicago’s transportation lines attracted new factories.
B
African Americans moved to Chicago from the southern United States.
C
European immigrants came to Chicago looking for jobs.
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Which sentence from the article tells why Chicago grew so quickly in the 1800s?

A
“Developments in technology such as railroads and steel construction changed America and benefited Chicago.”
B
“Chicago became a leading industrial center. In the early 1800s, lumber and salted meat industries were centered there.”
C
“From the 18th to mid-20th centuries, Chicago expanded rapidly. The small village became a large city, and then an enormous metropolitan area. ”
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Copy and paste one relevant sentence that helps to explain Chicago’s growth in the nineteenth century.

Answer:

The geographical location of Chicago was the key to its economic success.

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Which sentence did you choose?

A
“Chicago played this vital role, creating a more national trade system instead of regional commerce.”
B
“The geographical location of Chicago was the key to its economic success.”
C
“The railroads were a big part of this transformation, but so were telephones, chemicals, bicycles, and other manufactured goods that were commonly shipped out of the city.”
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Which source did you rate highest? Briefly explain your choice.

Answer:

It had the most relevant information. It provided many details about Chicago in the nineteenth century. It provided reasons for Chicago’s growth in the nineteenth century. It was well organized, which made it easy to find information. It came from the most reputable author or website.

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Which of the following reasons did you use in your explanation?

A
It had the most relevant information.
B
It provided many details about Chicago in the nineteenth century.
C
It provided reasons for Chicago’s growth in the nineteenth century.
D
It was well organized, which made it easy to find information.
E
It came from the most reputable author or website.

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