Unit 5 - Immigration and Urbanization Flashcard Review

Front

What is the immigration station in San Francisco called? Options: Ellis Island, Angel Island, Tammany Hall, Hull House

Back

Angel Island

Front

What was the main goal of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

Back

decrease Chinese Immigration

Front

What was one of the requirements to enter the country through immigration stations like Ellis Island?

Back

pass health inspection

Front

Why were tenements considered to be so bad?

Back

Overcrowded, unsanitary, infrequent trash pick up

Front

Reason immigrants wanted to come to America?

Back

Better opportunities, religious freedom, adventure

Front

Which city grew because of the steel industry? Options: New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

Back

Pittsburgh

Front

Which of the following would help immigrants with jobs and housing?

Back

Political machines

Front

What were some negative effects of rapid industrialization and urbanization?

Back

overcrowded immigrant neighborhoods and tenements

Front

Detriot grew because of which industry?
Options: Meat packing, steel, oil, automobile

Back

automobile

Front

The immigrant processing center on the west coast was: Alcatraz Island, Ellis Island, Angel Island, Coney Island

Back

Angel Island