Immigration and Chinese Exclusion Flashcard

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Island for European immigrants to America?

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Ellis Island

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Ellis Island location?

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New York, NY

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Ellis Island opened on:

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January 1, 1892

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Percentage of Americans descended from immigrants at Ellis Island?

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40%

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Where did steerage passengers sleep on ships coming to America?

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At the bottom of the boat

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Immigrants detained on Angel Island were:

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Chinese

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Chinese Exclusion Act: first U.S. law allowing discrimination based on country of origin.

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First U.S. law allowing discrimination based on country of origin.

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Chinese Exclusion Act years:

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1882-1943

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The Chinese Exclusion Act placed a "moratorium" on Chinese Immigration. What does moratorium mean?

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temporary prohibition of an activity.

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Angel Island was similar to which prison?

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Alcatraz