US Immigration and Urbanization

In the late 19th century US, many of the reform movements were the result of...

• the growth of states' rights

• continuing decline of immigration

• increased taxation

• industrialization & the growth of cities

Which quote would most likely be spoken by a nativist?

• "America-first in war and peace."

• "Go West, young man."

• "We will fight for states' rights."

• "Help Wanted - Irish need not apply."

According to the cartoon, what happened to the US immigration policies?

• changed from openness to restrictive.

• encouraged the entrance of radical political groups.

• favored highly skilled workers.

• stimulated cultural diversity.

According to the cartoon, what happened to the US immigration policies?

• changed from openness to restrictive.

• encouraged the entrance of radical political groups.

• favored highly skilled workers.

• stimulated cultural diversity.

Why did anti-immigration feelings develop during the Gilded Age?

• most immigrants were richer & better educated than native-born citizens.

• immigrants were running for political office.

• immigrants competed with native-born citizens for jobs

• the government's social programs were too expensive.

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is an example of...

• naturalism

• nativism

• laissez-faire

• muckraking

Between 1890 & 1915, most immigrants to the US were labeled "new immigrants" because they were...

• considered mentally & physically superior to earlier immigrants.

• from China, Japan, and other Asian nations.

• forced to settle in recently established Midwestern cities.

• culturally different from most earlier immigrants.

A political organization that controls election results by awarding jobs and other favors in exchange for votes.

• spoils system

• political machine

• county commisioner

• grandfather clause

multi-family apartments, usually dark, crowded, and barely meeting minimal living standards

• tenure

• tenement

• skyscraper

• graft

Cities attracted people with modern technology & conveniences not found in rural America

• True

• False