Inventions
Who made the Telegraph and Morse Code?
Samuel Morse
Why were immigrants important to the U.S. economy?
There were a lot of them and they didn't have to pay them as much.
What is a strike?
When a worker stops working or other activities to get better work conditions or wages.
What Union wanted skilled laborers and used strikes to get their message across?
American Federation of Labor
What were the two major immigration processing stations mentioned?
Ellis Island and Angel Island
Who made the Telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What did many immigrants have to face while working?
Racism and harassment.
What was the outcome of the Great Railroad Strike?
Many railroads came to a halt and over 100 people died.
What did the Knights of Labor accept?
Skilled and unskilled workers
Where is Ellis Island located?
New York Harbor
Who is credited for making the Lightbulb?
Thomas Edison?
What types of jobs did many immigrants take on?
Low-wage, physically demanding jobs.
What happened during the Haymarket Riot?
A worker on strike threw a bomb and police began to shoot.
Why are Unions important?
They organized groups of workers who gave better conditions to their workspace but dealt with strikes and boycotts.
Which immigrant groups primarily entered through Ellis Island?
Europeans primarily from the South and East
What is the Bessemer Process?
A method discovered for mass-producing steel
What law made it difficult for Chinese immigrants to enter the U.S.?
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
What Case triggered the Pullman Strike?
Eugene V. Debs
What kind of tactics did the Union use to get better pay?
Boycotts, Strikes, and negotiations
Which group of immigrants primarily entered through Angel Island?
Asian immigrants, especially from China.