Gilded Age Gallery Walk

Multiple Choice

What were some of the major differences between the earlier waves of immigrants to America and the new immigrants who arrived during the Gilded Age?

• Earlier immigrants were mostly Protestant and literate, while new immigrants were often Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox and less likely to speak English.

• Earlier immigrants came from Southern and Eastern Europe, while new immigrants came from Northern and Western Europe.

• New immigrants were wealthier than earlier immigrants.

• Earlier immigrants settled mostly on the West Coast, while new immigrants settled in the South.

Open Ended

How did the changing origins of immigrants between 1870 and 1910 impact American society and cities?

Multiple Choice

What message does the 1893 political cartoon convey about attitudes toward new immigrants?

• It shows support for new immigrants.

• It criticizes new immigrants for not assimilating.

• It highlights hypocrisy among earlier immigrants.

• It encourages closing borders to all immigrants.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were common diseases in urban slums according to the text?

• Smallpox

• Cholera

• Yellow-fever

• Tuberculosis

Open Ended

Explain how tenement housing contributed to the spread of disease in urban slums during the late 19th century.

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Jacob Riis's photographs in 'How the Other Half Lives' primarily document the living conditions of

in urban slums.

Open Ended

Based on the images and text, what were some challenges faced by children living in urban slums in the late 19th century?

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Before docking at Ellis Island, ships had to stop at a

checkpoint to check for contagious diseases.

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the medical inspections for immigrants arriving at Ellis Island?

• To ensure immigrants were healthy before entering the country

• To check immigrants' documents

• To teach immigrants English

• To collect taxes from immigrants

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Statue of Liberty is correct?

• It was a gift from France to the United States

• It was built entirely in the United States

• It was dedicated by President Lincoln

• It was designed by Jane Addams

Open Ended

Based on the images and text, describe the experiences of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island and how they were processed.

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Hull House provided immigrants with services such as

.

Open Ended

How did Hull House help immigrants adapt to life in America, according to Jane Addams' writings?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following services were offered at Hull House?

• Nursery and kindergarten

• Public kitchen

• Access to public baths

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of settlement houses like Hull House for immigrant children?

• To provide shelter and basic needs

• To offer educational and cultural opportunities

• To teach English only

• To separate immigrant children from their families

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The Know Nothing party was also known as the American

Party.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were requirements for joining the Order of the Star Spangled Banner?

• Memorizing passwords and hand signs

• Being of Protestant Anglo-Saxon descent

• Rejecting all Catholics

• Supporting the Chinese Exclusion Act

Open Ended

Explain how the Know Nothing party reflected nativist attitudes in the United States during the 1850s.

Open Ended

How do the political cartoons in images 3 and 4 reflect American attitudes toward immigrants in the late 19th century?

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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 placed a 10-year moratorium on immigration of Chinese

to the United States.

Multiple Choice

Which group was specifically excluded from entering the United States according to the cartoon in 1882?

• Chinese

• Communists

• Socialists

• Fenian

Open Ended

How did the physical appearance of Chinese immigrants, particularly their hairstyle, become a target for nativist violence in America?

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The Supreme Court case US vs. Wong Kim Ark cemented the principle of

citizenship in American law.

Open Ended

How did the origins and numbers of European immigrants to the United States change between 1870 and 1910, and what impact might this have had on American society?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main differences between the earlier immigrant groups to America and the new immigrants who arrived during the Gilded Age?

• Earlier immigrants were mostly Protestant and literate, while new immigrants were often Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox and less likely to speak English.

• Earlier immigrants were mostly from Southern and Eastern Europe, while new immigrants were from Northern and Western Europe.

• Earlier immigrants were mostly illiterate, while new immigrants were highly educated.

• Earlier immigrants settled mainly in ethnic enclaves, while new immigrants integrated quickly.