Immigration and Urbanization

Front

The process in which the population of urban settlements grows

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Urbanization

Front

Most immigrants on the East Coast were processed where?

Back

Ellis Island

Front

According to Jacob Riis, what is the root of the problem with the "other half"? Options: Disease, Gangs, Alcoholism, Tenements

Back

Tenements

Front

What group of immigrants were arriving in large numbers on the WEST COAST in the middle to late 1800's?

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Chinese

Front

Where did most of the old immigrants come from before 1880? Options: Northwestern Europe, Africa, Asia, Central and South America

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Northwestern Europe

Front

Where did most of the new immigrants come from after 1880? Options: Northwestern Europe, Eastern and Southern Europe, Asia, Africa

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Eastern and Southern Europe

Front

What was the name of the immigration station Island outside of San Francisco?

Back

Angel

Front

Which best describes the living conditions of most immigrants?

Back

Most immigrants lived in cities in extremely crowded buildings.

Front

Which best describes the working conditions of most immigrants?

Back

Most immigrants worked long hours in low-paying industrial jobs.

Front

Which term is the name of a restriction on immigration passed by Congress?

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Chinese Exclusion Act