Immigration and Urban Life-Lesson 1 and 2

What was Ellis Island?

• A military base during World War II.

• An island off the coast of California.

• A processing center in New York for immigrants arriving in the United States.

• A famous tourist attraction in New York City.

What differences existed between the old immigrants and the new immigrants?

• Old-from northern Europe; New-from southern and eastern Europe, China and Mexico

• Old immigrants were predominantly skilled workers, while new immigrants were mostly unskilled laborers.

• Old immigrants were more likely to settle in rural areas, while new immigrants tended to move to urban centers.

• Old immigrants arrived before the 19th century, while new immigrants came during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

What job opportunities were available to new immigrants?

• Limited opportunities, as many jobs were reserved for native-born citizens

• Skilled labor positions in established industries.

• unskilled jobs in garment or steel factories or construction, opening small businesses

• High-ranking government positions.

How did immigrants attempt to adapt to their new lives in the U.S.?

• By maintaining strict isolation from the local community.

• By avoiding any contact with their cultural traditions.

• By assimilating into American culture, adopting English language and customs.

• By resisting any change and preserving their native customs

Why did many immigrants tolerate difficult living and working conditions?

• They were unaware of better opportunities available.

• They were not willing to adapt to American customs and expectations.

• They believed that the conditions in the United States were still better than those in their home countries.

• They had no other options and were forced to accept the conditions.

What was the purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• To encourage Chinese immigration and cultural exchange

• To promote equal rights and opportunities for Chinese immigrants

• To restrict the entry of Chinese laborers into the United States.

• To restrict the entry of Chinese laborers into the United States for 10 years

Why were some labor unions against immigration?

• Labor unions were indifferent to immigration and did not take a stance on the issue.

• Labor unions saw immigrants as potential allies in advocating for workers' rights.

• Labor unions thought that immigrants would contribute to a more diverse workforce.

• fear that immigrants would take away jobs from native-born Americans

How might being against immigration lead to problems in the United States?

• It could result in a lack of cultural diversity and hinder cultural exchange

• It might lead to a shortage of labor in various industries.

• increasing polarization, social tension, possibility of violence

• It could lead to an increase in crime rates

What groups of people began moving to cities in the late 1800'?

• Wealthy landowners seeking urban amenities.

• New immigrants, families from rural areas in the United States, African Americans from the rural south

• Rural farmers looking for agricultural advancements.

• Religious leaders seeking to establish urban religious communities.

Why did African Americas begin to move to to northern cites in the 1890's?

• to escape discrimination and find better educational and economic opportunities

• To access better agricultural opportunities.

• To engage in political activism.

• To find better educational opportunities.