Rapid Immigration
What is rapid immigration?
It is when many people move to a new place quickly to find opportunities.
What is internal migration?
It is when people move within the same state or country.
How did new towns start in California?
Many people moved there seeking opportunities.
What challenges did people face in crowded cities?
Limited space and clean water.
What countries did many immigrants come from?
Ireland, Germany, and China.
Why did people move from farms to cities?
They hoped to find work in factories.
What was the impact of factories on cities?
Factories attracted more workers, leading to city growth.
What did people hope to find in big cities?
Better job opportunities and improved lives.
What year was Los Angeles founded?
1781.
Name one major city people moved to in California.
Los Angeles.
Why was Los Angeles important?
It became a major city due to rapid population growth and the Gold Rush.
How did the population of California change in the 1800s?
It increased rapidly due to immigration.
What was the main reason for the Gold Rush?
People wanted to find gold and get rich.
What did factories produce?
Clothes and machines.
How did transportation change in the 1900s?
Cars and trains made it easier for people to move around.
What role did the Gold Rush play in city growth?
It attracted many people to California, leading to rapid urban development.
How did rapid immigration affect California?
It led to the growth of towns and cities.
What were some challenges of internal migration?
Cities became crowded, and there was sometimes not enough space or clean water.
How did California's cities change over time?
They grew busier and more diverse with more people moving in.
How did diversity affect California's cities?
It brought different cultures and communities together, enriching city life.