Vocab
The process of becoming similar to others by taking in and using their customs and culture.
Why did many Jews come to America during this time?
Religious persecution
Why did many Mexicans come to the United States between 1910 and 1920?
Revolution in Mexico
Which of these is an example of a refugee?
A. Patrick moved to America from Italy. He wanted to get a better job to provide more money for his family.
B. Sally moved to America from Syria because of a civil war.
C. James moved to America from Ireland because of the potato famine.
B
True or False:
Most immigrants entered the United Sates at Angel Island.
False
Why did immigrants often live in China Towns, Little Italy's, etc?
They weren't accepted in other neighborhoods.
Explain how the word "quota" relates to immigration.
A quota was placed on the amount of immigrants that were allowed to enter the country. Less immigrants were allowed to enter.
What was the MOST likely reason an immigrant would be refused into the country?
True or False:
Immigrants had a positive impact on the United States economy.
True
What is nativism?
An attitude of resentment and superiority toward foreign-born people.
In 1882 an immigration ban was placed on immigrants from __________.
Asia
Why did many Americans resent immigrants?
Belief that immigrants were taking away jobs from citizens.
True or False:
Nativism is a positive thing
False
Every time you sneeze, cough, or blow your nose, you fail your health inspections and your team looses 100 points.
Be healthy
Name one common misconception Americans had about immigrants at this time.
- Immigrants took jobs
- Immigrants were criminals
- Immigrants caused slums in the cities
What was the main effect that immigrants had on the United States?
Cultural diversity