Immigration in the 1800s
Name one group of immigrants who came to America during the 1800s
Irish, Chinese, Germans and other Northern Europeans such as the Scandinavians
What is Frederick Douglass known for?
His fight against slavery and for African American rights and starting the newspaper "The North Star"
What is a defining characteristic of the Free Enterprise System?
Trading system with few rules.
What did the steel plow improve in farming?
It made it easier to plow tough soil.
What was a key outcome of the reform movements?
Increased awareness and changes in laws regarding social issues.
What type of discrimination did immigrants face in America?
They faced prejudice and hostility.
Who invented the cotton gin, and interchangeable parts?
Eli Whitney
hat type of work dominated the Northeast?
Factory and mill work
How did the mechanical reaper change farming?
It made harvesting crops faster.
Why was the abolitionist movement important?
It aimed to end slavery and promote equal rights.
How did Northern cities change due to immigration?
They became very crowded.
Which activists worked tirelessly for women's rights?
Susan B Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott
What was the factory system responsible for?
Making products cheaper and faster to produce
What was the purpose of the Erie Canal?
To make transportation faster and more efficient.
What did Dorothea Dix advocate for?
Better treatment for the mentally ill, and mental health care - better treatment of the disabled and prisoners.
Where did many immigrants settle for fertile farmland?
The Midwest.
What did Susan B. Anthony fight for?
Women's right to vote
What was the primary economic activity in the South during this period?
Plantation farming
What farming inventions helped farmers work more efficiently?
Steel plow and mechanical reaper
Who led the movement focused on improving and expanding access to education for all children?
Horace Mann
What was a major reason for Irish immigration to America?
The Potato Famine.
Who was the abolitionist that fought against slavery?
Frederick Douglass.
What economic system allowed for minimal government interference?
Free Enterprise System
What invention made transportation faster and more efficient in New York using waterways?
Erie Canal
Who were the key figures in advocating for the rights and organizing the Seneca Fall Convention?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott