Immigration- Notes 20

The reasons that the author gives for leaving would be considered...

• push factors

• pull factors

• assimilation risks

• horizontal integration

The person discriminated against in this cartoon would be considered a _____________ immigrant

• old

• new

Which cartoon below would reflect nativist sentiments?

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The "melting pot theory" takes a more positive view of immigration and its benefits on American Culture. Which image below reflects this?

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The nationality targeted in this cartoon would be considered a ____________ immigrant nation.

• old

• new

Almost every large city in the US in the late 1800's had a political machine controlling the reigns of government. Who is the political "Boss" in the political cartoon above?

• William Tweed

• Tom Pendergast

• Enoch Johnson

• Richard Croker

The immigration law referenced in the cartoon established a quota system. What law is this?

• Chinese Exclusion Act

• Homestead Act

• Immigrant Restriction Act

• Naturalization Act

The main goal of the Americanization school pictured above was...

• promote assimilation

• enforce segregation

• encourage cultural diversity

• reinforce stereotypes

Which of the following quotes reflects the melting pot view of immigration?

• “Our nation has grown and prospered from the ideas and labor of immigrants. The nation has been enriched by immigrants"

• “United States industries are competing with established European manufacturers. To prosper, American industries need the vast supply of unskilled labor."

• “Immigrants are taking jobs at low wages without regard for long hours and workers’ safety. "

• “Immigrants arrive in American cities poor and frightened and need help finding jobs or housing. These newcomers should show their gratitude at voting time.”

Labor union concerns are echoed in which quote below?

• "Our nation has grown and prospered from the ideas and labor of immigrants. The nation has been enriched by immigrants."

• “United States industries are competing with European manufacturers. To prosper, American industries need unskilled labor that is provided by immigrants.”

• “Immigrants take jobs at low wages without regard for long hours and workers’ safety. American workers must unite to end this unfair competition.”