19th Century Immigration to the US

The video discusses the history of US immigration, focusing on the second wave involving Irish and German immigrants. It explains push and pull factors, the challenges faced by immigrants, and the anti-immigration sentiments they encountered. The role of political machines and their impact on immigrant life is also covered, highlighting the significant influence of immigration on US society and politics.

What was a major reason for the first wave of European immigration to the US in the 17th century?

• The discovery of gold

• The establishment of Jamestown

• The end of the Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution

Which of the following is a push factor for immigration?

• Starvation

• Job opportunities

• Abundance of land

• Greater freedoms

What event led to a significant increase in Irish immigration to the US in the 19th century?

• The Gold Rush

• The Irish Potato Famine

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Civil War

Where did many Irish immigrants settle upon arriving in the United States?

• The Midwest

• The Southern states

• Northeastern cities

• The West Coast

What was a common occupation for Irish immigrant men in the US during the 19th century?

• Bankers

• Doctors

• Railroad builders

• Teachers

Why did many Germans emigrate to the United States in the 19th century?

• To escape the Irish Potato Famine

• To find gold in California

• Due to economic hardship and political upheaval

• To join the American Revolution

Which region in the US did many German immigrants move to?

• The West Coast

• The South

• The Midwest

• The Northeast

What was the Know-Nothing Party's main agenda?

• To promote immigration

• To support the abolition of slavery

• To make life difficult for immigrants

• To encourage industrialization

What was a tactic used by political machines to gain immigrant votes?

• Promising citizenship

• Organizing protests

• Providing humanitarian aid

• Offering free land

Who was the infamous leader of New York City's Tammany Hall?

• Benjamin Franklin

• William Marcy 'Boss' Tweed

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson