A New Wave Of Immigration
What countries were the "old" immigrants from?
From Great Britain, Germany, Ireland & Scandinavia.
Which immigrants came from diverse cultures & religions?
The New Immigrants
Which immigration center denied less than 2% of immigrants entry into the U.S.?
Ellis Island
What challenges did cities face with the rise of population?
Needed more building space for homes and businesses.Streets became overcrowded
Who moved to suburbs outside the city?
Middle class Americans moved to suburbs outside cities.
What countries were the “new” immigrants from?
From southern & eastern Europe (Czechs, Greeks, Hungarians, Italians, Poles, Russians, & Slovaks)
How did new & old immigrants travel to the U.S.?
Immigrants went through immigration process centers - run by state & local governments
What type of work did Mexican immigrants often find?
Found work in construction, steel mills, mines, & on large commercial farms
What American industry rose in the late 1800s?
Mills could produce tons of inexpensive, strong steel
What is mass culture?
Cultural activities shared by many
Which immigrants were escaping religious persecution?
The New Immigrants
Who ran the immigration processing centers?
Ellis Island
What caused the dramatic growth of cities in the late 1800s?
Immigration & new technology helped cities grow in the late 1800s.
What modern invention helped make skyscrapers practical?
Invention of the safety elevator
What new cultural ideas were introduced in the 1800s?
World fairs & public entertainments like amusement parks.People saw the need for open public spaces, & parks in cities
Which immigrants settled in rural areas?
The Old Immigrants
What was the purpose of the immigration processing centers?
For immigrants from Mexico
By the 1900’s which cities had populations over half a million?
New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Boston, & Baltimore all had populations of over half a million
What is mass transit?
Public transportation designed to move large numbers of people.
What innovation did Pulitzer & Hearst make popular?
newspapers, like color comics.
Which immigrants were skilled workers?
The Old Immigrants
Which immigration center did many Chinese immigrants enter from?
By law, only Chinese immigrants whose fathers were U.S. citizens could enter the U.S.
Why were African Americans migrating from the south to urban areas?
To escape discrimination
What are examples of mass transit?
Elevated trains, subways, electric trolleys
Who designed Central & Prospect Park?
Frederick Law Olmsted