The Immigrant Experience

Question 8 • Skelton - GSN - U.S. History II - SS3311 IC

Which sentence from the article tells why Chicago grew so quickly in the 1800s?

Answer

“Developments in technology such as railroads and steel construction changed America and benefited Chicago.”

“Chicago became a leading industrial center. In the early 1800s, lumber and salted meat industries were centered there.”

“From the 18th to mid-20th centuries, Chicago expanded rapidly. The small village became a large city, and then an enormous metropolitan area. ”

Explanation

Choice A gives a reason Chicago grew quickly: developments such as railroads and steel construction benefited the city. These technologies helped Chicago expand, while choice C only describes how much it grew and choice B describes industries centered there.

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