Immigration
Most of the immigrants that arrived on the East Coast of America in the late 1800s were from what continent?
Europe
Which specialized industry was Pittsburgh, PA. famous for?
Steel production
Define the word ghetto.
An area of a city defined by a predominate minority group, often living in poverty
What are some of the problems immigrants to America faced?
discrimination
overcrowded tenements and ghettos
exploitation by political machines
difficult and dangerous working conditions
low pay.
How much land and for how much money did the Homestead Act of 1862 offer?
160 Acres of Land for $10
Most of the immigrants that arrived on the East Coast of America in the late 1800s were "processed" where?
Ellis Island
Textiles were manufactured largely in which part of the country?
New England.
Define the word tenement.
Cramped, poorly lit apartments in urban areas which often lacked indoor plumbing or proper ventilation. Entire families would often live in a single room apartment.
How did corrupt political machines actually benefit immigrant populations?
The things politicians did to secure immigrant support (i.e. votes) were often the only assistance or support immigrants received from the government.
Most Native Americans were forcefully relocated to areas called what?
Reservations
Give one reason immigrants to America tended to live in close proximity to other individuals from their home country.
They all shared the language, food, culture
They would help and support one another.
These neighborhoods would feel familiar and remind them of home.
What do the words "rural" and "urban" each refer to?
Rural has do do with country life
Urban has to do with city life.
Name three immigrant groups (i.e. nationalities) that were routinely discriminated against.
Irish
Italian
Chinese
Jewish
Polish
How did settlement houses assist immigrants?
Settlement houses attempted to solve the problems brought about by ghettos. They provided English classes, childhood education, health care, and job training.
What state is Angel Island In?
San Francisco, California
A law passed in 1882 singled-out people from what country and prohibited them from immigrating to the United States
China
Why were there many less farm labor jobs available in the late 1800s?
Mechanization (e.g., the reaper) reduced farm labor needs and increased production.
How did political machines routinely exploit immigrants living in America?
They would "buy" immigrant votes with money, liquor, favors, or promises of jobs.
Hull House, the most famous example of a settlement house, was located in which city?
Chicago
Americans could travel cross county in under six days thanks to the what?
Transcontinental Railroad.
Please list four reasons immigrants moved to America.
Adventure (desire for)
Hope for better opportunities
Escape from oppressive governments
Desire for religious freedom
List three reasons cities grew rapidly in the late 1800s.
Specialized industries
Immigration from other countries
Migration from rural parts of the United States.
The most famous example of a urban political machine was called what?
And who led it?
Tammany Hall / Boss Tweed
Who founded and ran Hull House?
Jane Adams
General George Custer and his men were defeated and killed by the Native American forces at what famous battle?
Battle of Little Bighorn.