Asian Immigration
Why did many whites see Chinese immigrants as a threat?
Some people thought the Chinese took too many jobs away from white people
they thought they were taking away jobs
What 4 industries did Southern Europeans build in California?
Fishing, dairy, wine, and banking
Why was the town of Allensworth different from other towns?
It was a whole town with equal rights for freed black citizens
Allen Allensworth helped by letting people live freely, they could own farms, take breaks, and have families
What happens to water after it becomes vapor?
It condenses into clouds
What is a levee?
A wall built by a river to protect people from flood waters
How did the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 add to the struggles of Chinese immigrants?
It made it hard to leave the US and come back from China. It also made it harder to immigrate form China at all.
Immigrants from Southern Europe faced less prejudice than Asians in California. Why?
Many had learned some English and were used to American ways by the time they got to California
Also, they looked like the white settlers so could blend in easier
When African Americans came to California, they had few rights at first. What rights did they win in 1863 and 1870?
In 1863, blacks won the right to testify in court. In 1870, they earned the right to vote.
What two rivers gave Northern California farmers their water?
What happens after engineers build a dam on a river?
it stops the water and creates a reservoir
Why did Central Valley farmers see Japanese immigrants as a threat?
Japanese farmers rented or bought land in the Central Valley and had a lot of success growing crops
Give two reasons why many Jews moved from their homelands to California in the late 1800s.
Many suffered from prejudice and discrimination in their homelands.
They saw California as a land of freedom and opportunity.
What is the difference between Andrés Pico and Mariano Vallejo?
Andrés Pico got to keep his land
What white chalk is used to filter water? (It's what tuck to the kids in Magic School Bus)
Allum
Yellow
How did the Alien Land Law add to the struggles of Japanese immigrants?
It said that people who were not citizens could not own land. Nor could they lease land for more than three years.
Who started the blue jean industry in California?
Levi Strauss
The U.S. government made a promise to the Mexicans living in California when it became a state. What was that promise?
They promised all the rights of citizens, including land rights
Where can you find ground water?
In the ground
What is irrigation?
a system of water used for farming
Which is more popular in California, Japanese or Chinese food?
Japanese
Double Jeopardy points for anyone who can draw a picture of Fievel Mousekewitz
He's a mouse in a giant hat!
Today more Indians live in California than in any other state. What are three things the Indians did that caused this situation?
1. Started farming like the white settlers
2. Hunted on land no one else wanted
3. Moved from other areas in the country
Can you float down the American River on a raft?
Yes! Until September!
What is the word for a system of pipes that pushes water from hundreds of miles away?
an aqueduct