Category Archives: Immigration & Urbanization

Read the summary below and answer the following questions. The Underside of Urban Life (summary) 1.  How did urban life in the late 1800s reflect the nickname for this era “The Gilded Age”? 2.  Click on the link (scroll to lower … Continue reading →

The link below will take you to information about the rush of immigration in the late 1800s/early 1900s.  Navigate this webpage to answer the questions (1-15) below. The Rush of Immigrants summary the rush of immigrants internet activity questions  

The link below will take you to a good power point on immigration through Ellis Island.  Read through it and create 10 quiz questions.  Skip a space between questions.  You need to have 4 multiple choice, 4 true or false, … Continue reading →

Below is a quick 5 minute video on muckrakers of the late 1800s. This photostory includes a brief description of reporters, journalists, and novelists of the Progressive Era. These reporters reported the economic, political, and social injustices of Gilded Age … Continue reading →

The link below will take you to a political cartoon that reflects nativist attitudes of the times.  Answer the questions that are after the explanation of the cartoon. Hamilton Immigration Cartoon – Nativism The link below will take you to an article … Continue reading →