US Urban History Test 8

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History Test 8 (Us Urban History) K-12 to University (USA History) USA — Us Urban History USA History Standards & AP

What is this test? for History practice (US/World/State), USA — K-12 to University (USA History) level, USA — Us Urban History.
For all levels (Elementary to University) studying History in the USA
Section: History Test 8 (Us Urban History) · Education: K-12 to University · Part: History Test 8 (Us Urban History) · Country: USA · Region: USA — Us Urban History

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

What are dumbbell flats?

A) Air-shaft tenements

B) Luxury lofts

C) Farm houses

D) Suburb homes

Question 2

What did reformers attack?

A) Voters

B) Graft and bosses

C) Immigrants

D) Workers

Question 3

What are charity societies?

A) Banks

B) Courts

C) Organized giving groups

D) Unions

Question 4

Who built Macy's?

A) Wanamaker

B) Field

C) Stewart

D) Rowland Macy

Question 5

When was NYC subway?

A) 1904

B) 1890

C) 1920

D) 1930

Question 6

What are libraries for masses?

A) Private clubs

B) Carnegie branches

C) College only

D) No books

Question 7

How many Carnegie libraries are there?

A) Dozens

B) Hundreds

C) Over 1600

D) Tens

Question 8

Provide the definition of streetcars:

A) Buses

B) Subways

C) Ferries

D) Rail suburb links

Question 9

Which term means "Casework reform"?

A) scientific charity

B) tenements

C) dumbbell flats

D) the Triple Decker

Question 10

Provide the definition of subways for masses:

A) Luxury rides

B) Cheap mobility

C) Freight only

D) Tourist traps

Question 11

Which person was Boss Tweed?

A) Reformer

B) Judge

C) Tammany thief

D) Banker

Question 12

Which of the following best defines Coney Island?

A) Jersey beach

B) Long Island farm

C) Staten dump

D) Brooklyn resort

Question 13

Provide the definition of the Triple Decker:

A) New England three-flat

B) Skyscraper

C) Bungalow

D) Tenement only

Question 14

Provide the definition of museums for masses:

A) Private vaults

B) Free culture halls

C) College only

D) Ticket scalps

Question 15

Which term means "Coin food walls"?

A) tenements

B) dumbbell flats

C) automats

D) the Triple Decker

Question 16

Provide the definition of bathhouses:

A) Pools only

B) Saunas

C) Gyms

D) Public wash houses

Question 17

What best defines city manager?

A) Hired executive

B) Elected boss

C) Judge

D) Clerk

Question 18

Provide the definition of the Flatiron:

A) Chicago tower

B) 1902 NYC wedge

C) Boston hall

D) Philly row

Question 19

Provide the definition of settlement houses:

A) Mansions

B) Banks

C) Hull House model

D) Jails

Question 20

What best defines commission rule?

A) Boss rule

B) No government

C) State control

D) Expert city management

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