history #2

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from 1880 to 1930 how many immigrants moved the United States

nearly 24 million

what are the men who work building skyscrapers called

roughnecks

how did col. warring in the white dogs tackle the problem of unsanitary conditions in the city

they clean 600 km of filth. It lowers the death rate

Who designed the Statue of Liberty? What material was the outer layer made of?

Gustave Eiffel, copper

today how many Americans can trace their roots to ancestors who came through Ellis island

more than 100 million Americans

by 1902, how many lightbulbs were used in America

18 million.. 127,000 electric power stations

What city became known for steel production

Pittsburgh

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.

The third- degree was pain, the second-degree was intimidation, their first-degree was persuasion, national crime register, galleries for mugshots

how did the elevator impact the growth of cities?

able to build taller building and hold more people. in 2 years population almost doubles

When developing the lightbulb Thomas Edison lab went through numerous materials until they found that one that would work. what was it?

cardboard. over 6000 attempts with different materials

describe some of the sanitation problems that existed in major cities

crime, sanitation, poverty, disease

how did Joseph pulitzer save the Statue of Liberty?

do you want is a big fundraiser to save the statue donations about 121,000

how did Jacob Briis expose the problem of poverty in New York City

he took a picture in the dark using an explosive powder and a camera

What makes Andrew Carnegie a wealthy man

he's looking at a revolutionary way to make steel. He mass produced steel

what tragedy brought attention to the conditions of women in the garment industry? And what major city did this happen?

in 1911 New York City, a huge fire where 146 people die. It is the biggest tragedy in New York until 2001


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