Q1 Benchmark Review

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Assimilation during the Rise of Industrialization

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Assimilation is when people of different backgrounds are absorbed into the main culture.

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Corruption during the Rise of Industrialization

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Corruption is dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, often involving bribery.

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What is Ellis Island?

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The main immigration station in the United States from 1892 to 1954, in New York Harbor.

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Nativism

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The policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.

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Who was Jacob Riis?

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A Danish-American social reformer, journalist, and photographer known for exposing the living conditions of the poor in New York City.

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What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?

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A United States law passed in 1882 that banned Chinese laborers from immigrating.

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Muckraker

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A journalist who exposes corruption or problems in society.

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Reform

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Reform means making changes to improve something, especially an institution or practice.

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Initiative

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A process that allows citizens to propose new laws or amendments.

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Referendum

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A process that allows citizens to approve or reject a law passed by the legislature.