American Cities, Immigration, & Labor Unions

According to the workbook, what were some of the countries that immigrants came from to the U.S. in 1890-1920?

• United States

• Angel Island

• Ellis Island

• Italy, Greece, Russia

How long did the trip across the Atlantic take the immigrants?

• 12 Days

• 4 Weeks

• 1 Day

• 6 Months

What were the names of the two largest immigration stations?

• New York Harbor and Ferry Island

• Angel Island and Ellis Island

• Sonic and Subway

• San Francisco Harbor and Angel California

Which immigration station did most European immigrants arrive at?

• Ellis America

• European Hotel

• European Palace

• Ellis Island

Which immigration station did most Asian immigrants arrive at?

• Angel America

• Asian Hotel

• Angel Island

• Asian Castle

Why did Asian immigrants have a more difficult time entering the U.S. than Europeans?

• Because they did not want to come

• Because their families did not want them in America

• Congress made strict laws, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act, to limit Asian immigration

• The Angel Chinese Act

What was life like for immigrants when they first came to America?

• Easy

• Difficult

• Fun

• Happy

What are some negative effects that industrialization had on the average American?

• They made a decrease in child labor, an increase in wages, an improvement of working conditions, and a decrease in working hours.

• Italy, Greece, Russia

• Child Labor, Low Wages, Long Working Hours, and Unsafe Working Conditions

• 12 Days

What were Labor Unions?

• A group of workers from the same industry or company

• A group of housewives

• A group of children

• A group of people that refused to work

How did the American Federation of Labor (AFL) help American workers?

• Made them work in poor conditions

• Made them work more hours

• Made them spend a lot of money

• They made a decrease in child labor, an increase in wages, an improvement of working conditions, and a decrease in working hours.