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Ellis Island

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New York processing center for European immigrants (1892–1954).

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Angel Island

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California processing center for Asian immigrants (1910–1940).

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New Immigration

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Wave of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe and Asia (1880–1920).

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Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)

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Law restricting Chinese immigration.

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Nativism

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Policy or belief favoring native-born Americans over immigrants.

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Push Factors

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Conditions (e.g., persecution, poverty) driving people from their homelands.

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Pull Factors

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Conditions (e.g., jobs, freedom) attracting immigrants to a new country.

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Cultural Diffusion

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The spread of cultural elements like foods, music, and traditions.

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Political Machines

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Organizations that gained power by supporting immigrants in exchange for votes.

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Economic Contribution

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Immigrants’ impact on labor supply, industry growth, and infrastructure.