IMMIGRANT
How did immigration change during the 1900s?
15,000 million immigrants migrated to the U.S
What city is the fastest growing city in the nation?
Duluth
When had most of Minnesota's farmland claimed?
By the 1890’s
How hot was it normally in the woolen mill room?
100 degrees fahrenheit
Who was Jakub’s wife and how many children did they have?
Anna was the wife and they had 6 children
what 3 places did people who settled in Minnesota come from?
Ireland, Germany, Norway.
Where did the wounded knee massacre happen?
South Dakota
How big was Minnesota’s population during 1890?
46,000 people
What were 3 jobs commonly held by women during the 1900s?
Dressmakers, Servants, and saleswomen.
Who made the first airplane flight that lasted 12 seconds?
Orville and Wilbur Wright.
Where did automobiles first appear?
Twin Cities
What percent of Minnesota’s population lived in Urban areas?
15%
When did railroads reach both Duluth and Moor Head from St Paul?
1871
What jobs did Jakubs and Anna's children work?
They worked as shop clerks, truck drivers, laundry workers.
Who is Eva McDonalds?
She's a well-known 22 year old writer.
What type of transportation brought thousands of groups of immigrants to Minnesota?
Trains
When did railroads reach both Duluth and Moorhead from St Paul?
1871
What year did women at the clothing factory go on strike?
1888
What is the definition of Working class?
People who work hourly wages, usually in jobs that require physical labor
Who did The New American Railway Union strike against?
James J. hill
Immigrants mainly settled Where?
Cities and other places where they could find jobs
Where did immigrants arrive on the East Coast?
Ellis Island
When was Iron ore discovered in northern Minnesota?
1880s
Why did people leave their home countries?
Because of Job shortages, Fleeing crop failure, Rising taxes and famine.
Who published about poor conditions in Minneapolis
Eva McDonald