US History: The Industrial North and Immigration

The video explores the industrialization of the North in the 1800s, highlighting the impact on the economy and society. It discusses the formation of labor unions, the harsh working conditions, and the role of strikes. The video also addresses racial and gender discrimination, the clawback effect, and the influx of Irish immigrants due to the potato famine. The nativist response to immigration and the cultural changes brought by immigrants are also examined.

What was the key phrase used to describe the economy of the North?

• Commercial North

• Industrial North

• Agricultural North

• Technological North

What was the primary system of production in the North during the industrial revolution?

• Cottage Industry

• Factory System

• Agricultural System

• Handicraft System

What were the main demands of trade unions in the North?

• Better wages, better hours, and better conditions

• Higher taxes, better healthcare, and more holidays

• More holidays, better food, and shorter hours

• More jobs, better housing, and better education

What does the term 'prejudice' mean?

• A fair opinion of a group

• An unfair opinion of a group

• A neutral opinion of a group

• A legal treatment of a group

What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?

• Prejudice is an unfair opinion; discrimination is acting on that opinion

• Prejudice is an action; discrimination is a thought

• Prejudice is a legal term; discrimination is not

• Prejudice is always positive; discrimination is always negative

What is the 'clawback effect'?

• The idea that people who gain power will try to give it back

• The idea that power is never lost or gained

• The idea that people who lose power will try to regain it

• The idea that people will always share power equally

Which groups were affected by the clawback effect in the 1800s?

• Citizens from immigrants, children from adults, whites from blacks

• Whites from blacks, children from adults, men from women

• Children from adults, men from women, citizens from immigrants

• Men from women, whites from blacks, citizens from immigrants

What was the main reason for Irish immigration to the US in the 1840s and 60s?

• Economic opportunities

• Irish potato famine

• Religious persecution

• Political freedom

What did nativists believe about immigration?

• It strengthened the country

• It threatened the future of native-born citizens

• It was necessary for economic growth

• It was a minor issue

What derogatory language did nativists use to describe immigrants?

• Infestation and animals

• Friends and neighbors

• Guests and visitors

• Allies and partners