Question

This photo from 1901 shows a Jewish neighborhood and market on New York City's East Side:

An image of a city street during the 1900s is shown. The street is teeming with people. The people all seem to be dressed similarly.


Which of the following was not an effect of increased migration to cities during the early 20th century? (5 points)


Declining availability of unskilled workers

Worsening living conditions and sanitation

Increasing power for political machines

Creation of settlement houses

Answer 1

Increased migration to cities during the early 20th century had various effects, including worsening living conditions and sanitation, increasing political power for political machines, and the creation of settlement houses. However, the declining availability of unskilled workers was not a result of this migration.

Step-by-step explanation:

Increased migration to cities during the early 20th century had several effects, but one effect that was not a result of this migration was the declining availability of unskilled workers. In fact, the influx of immigrants into cities often increased the availability of cheap labor. However, the effects of increased migration did include worsening living conditions and sanitation, as the overcrowded cities struggled to provide adequate housing and infrastructure for the growing population. Additionally, the political power of political machines increased as they capitalized on the needs and vulnerabilities of the immigrant population. Lastly, the creation of settlement houses was one positive outcome of increased migration, as these institutions provided social services and support to new immigrants.

Answer 2

Declining availability of unskilled workers was not an effect of increased migration to cities during the early 20th century

Step-by-step explanation:

Contrary to the statement given, the coming of the various waves of people from other countries into USA provided a great and cheap source of unskilled labor which they were wont to do as they were desperate for work.

The Jewish, German and Irish and Italian settlers in the USA adopted the American identity but took their time in developing their capital during which they served as the working class of the country for time working jobs that are classified as unskilled labor.