Immigration and Urbanization

Front

Imagine you're an Asian immigrant arriving in the early 1900s, and you meet Olivia and Kai on your journey. Together, you all head to the West coast processing center on __________________. Where are you?

Back

Angel Island

Front

Along with economic troubles, what condition drove people to emigrate that would be considered a push factor?

Back

Religious Persecution

Front

Imagine Aria and Jackson exploring the bustling city life, where many people lived in urban apartment buildings called ____________.

Back

tenements

Front

Which leader of the political machine controlled local jobs and services?

Back

political bosses

Front

Increased immigration combined with people moving away from rural areas in search of jobs led to ___________ of America.

Back

Urbanization

Front

What was the main reason for the urban boom in the late 1800s? Options: emigration from Europe, movement of rural workers to urban areas, number of jobs available, all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

As Aiden, Mason, and Samuel watched the bustling streets fill with newcomers, they noticed that cities were becoming _______________.

Back

overcrowded

Front

Imagine Liam and Nora are discussing the nativist movement. Why did some people have negative attitudes towards immigrants during that time?

Back

Both answers above are correct: Because they brought different culture and worked for low wages; Because they spoke a different language and practiced a different religion.

Front

When Benjamin decided to pack his bags and move into a new country to start a fresh chapter, he became a(n) _________

Back

immigrant

Front

What is the term for someone that opposes immigration?

Back

nativist