Industrialization/Immigration

Where was population growing at the fastest rate during the years 1870-1910?

• Mountainous Regions

• Urban Areas

• Rural Areas

• Farms

Who did the US want to fill the need for cheap labor during the late 1800s?

• Immigrants from foreign countries

• Native Americans from the south

• Political Bosses

• Educated Upper Class Citizens

What types of jobs were immigrants "needed" for?

• Skilled craftsmen

• Scientists and technicians

• Educators

• Unskilled factory workers

A nativist would attempt to stop these people from entering the country and would try to limit their rights.

• Immigrants

• Socialists

• Wealthy Business Owners

• Sailors

Why did increasing feelings of nativism accompany the growth of urbanization and industrialization in nineteenth century America?

• Immigrants were crowding U.S. cities in search of jobs.
• American Indians were moving to rural areas in for farm lands.
• Pioneers were traveling to U.S. territories in pursuit of cheap land.
• African Americans were moving to northern states for factory work.

What was the first Immigration Law in the United States?

• Italian Exclusion Act of 1882
• Irish Exclusion Act of 1882
• Japanese Exclusion Act of 1882
• Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

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Where did most immigrants live? 

• Most lived in farming communities
• Most lived in the suburbs
• Most lived in big cities
• Most lived around lakes

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Why was America called the Melting Pot ?

• It represents all the different foods in America
• It represents the gov. requiring everyone to become the same
• It represents all  people coexisting & living as 1 nation.
• It represents everyone getting jobs at restaurants 

Where were most immigrants from?

• Italy
• Slavic Countries
• Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico
• Europe

Immigrants from Europe came here first.  They were taken by ferry boat here.

• Angel Island
• Ellis Island

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