Early Immigration in Washington
These were the earliest immigrants to Washington Territory.
What are Hawaiians, Irish, Chinese, and Japanese, contributing to the state's cultural mosaic.
In the mid-1800's, what was happening in China that made many Chinese men to seek employment opportunities in other countries. p.115
What is internal turmoil, including war, flooding, and famine.
Is the following statement "true" or "false."
Railroads played a significant role in boosting immigration to the Northwest, particularly Washington, by selling American land overseas and attracting immigrants with promises of jobs.
What is "true."
In 1889, the same year Washington became a state, people living in Seattle, Ellensburg, and this third city had to deal with the devastation of huge fires.
What is "Spokane."
Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of their race, religion, age or gender.
What is discrimination.
These worked for the Hudson's Bay Company in various roles. Some returned to Hawaii, while others integrated into local Indian communities through marriage.
What are Hawaiian Kanakas
What type of work did Chinese men surpass other ethnicities in doing, in eastern Washington by 1870. p. 115
What is mining.
Name one of the countries railroad companies employed land agents to sell excess land to... p. 116
What are the United States, the British Isles, and northern Europe in various languages.
job competition.
fear of weakening of American culture
Motivation, positive or negative, to do something.
What is "incentive."
This ethnic group faced a famine in their European home country, prompting many to seek refuge in America
What are the Irish.
The Chinese immigrants were instrumental in the construction of the first of these in the 1860s.
What are transcontinental railroads.
Is the following statement "true" or "false"?
The railroads did not contribute to the ethnic mix of the state.
What is "false."
What is the Gentleman's Agreement.
Things that attract immigrants to come.
Pull factor.
Name one of the contributions of Irish immigrants to Washington Territory.
What were:
-government offices,
-agriculture in the Columbia Basin,
-railroad labor
Name one of the situations Chinese laborers faced that would be considered less than full rights of an American laborer.
What are:
Equal pay
The wet climate, high mountains, and many ocean inlets reminded this immigrant group of home.
What is Scandinavian.
This law was passed by Congress in 1882 and stated an absolute 10-year ban on Chinese laborers immigrating to the United States. The ban ended up lasting 60 years.
What is the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Things that cause a person to leave their native country.
Push factors.
Is the following statement true, or false?
Immigrants contributed significantly to Washington's development.
What is "true"
Is the following statement "true" or "false"
"Despite facing discrimination and exploitation, Chinese laborers made significant contributions to the development of the Pacific Northwest and the construction of the transcontinental railroad, enduring hazardous conditions and unjust treatment."
What is "true."
Is the following statement "true" or "false."
Germans started a settlement at Poulsbo because it looked like their native fjord in Norway.
What is "false." Poulsbo was started by Norwegians.
Ho Ah Kow originally went to jail protesting a law that targeted Chinese men who often lived in close quarters. This law was called...
What is the Cubic Air Ordinance.
A part or percentage of a whole.