Immigration in the Industrial Age

Where did most U.S. immigrants come from in the early 1900’s?

• North and Western Europe

• Southern and Eastern Europe

• Asia

• Latin America

What is Industrialization?

• The growth of cities due to change over time

• The process of transforming an agrarian society into an industrial one

• The belief that native-born Americans are superior to foreigners

• The construction of the transcontinental railroad

Who were the Titans of Industry during the U.S. Industrial Revolution?

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

• All of the above

What two immigration ports were used by 19th century U.S. immigrants?

• Ellis Island and Angel Island

• Boston Harbor and San Diego Harbor

• Miami Port and New Orleans Port

• Seattle Port and Philadelphia Port

What were the major push and pull factors for immigrants to the United States during the late 19th century?

• Land shortage and poverty

• High taxes and discrimination

• Famine and religious persecution

• All of the above

Why do you think immigrants would have come in the late 1800s-early 1900s?

• To escape social classes in Europe

• To find better jobs

• To escape famine

• All of the above

What do you think the reaction was of people already in America?

• Welcoming and accepting

• Hostile and unwelcoming

• Indifferent and apathetic

• Supportive and encouraging

What were the challenges that immigrants faced?

• Overcrowded and rundown living conditions

• Low-paying factory jobs

• Corruption in government

• All of the above

What does the Statue of Liberty represent?

• Freedom and democracy

• Immigration and diversity

• Hope and opportunity

• All of the above

What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• A law that barred Chinese immigration for 10 years

• A law that granted free land to railroad companies

• A law that promoted the idea of social Darwinism

• A law that restricted immigration from all Asian countries