Immigration
What was the main immigration port of entry that most immigrants went through located in New York City?
Ellis Island
Describe the living conditions for the immigrants that lived in the inner city slums of cities, like New York?
Dirty, full of trash, and unsanitary
Why were countries engaging in the practice of Imperialism?
For territory/Power and resources
What started WW1?
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Where are the New Immigrants coming from?
Southern and Eastern Europe
What immigration port of entry did Asian immigrants come through and where was it located?
Angel Island, San Francisco Bay
What book was written that showed the public the disgusting conditions of the meat industry?
The Jungle
Name a place that America expanded to in the world during Imperialism?
China, Latin America, Caribbean, Philippines, Hawaii
What is the Draft?
American men were selected at random to serve in the military during times of war, if needed.
Was the USS Maine disaster an accident or a deliberate attack?
We do not know
Explain what a Benevolent Society did for immigrants
Helped them find jobs, money, places to live, learn English, and medical help
What is a tenement?
What features did a tenement lack?
A small apartment that was usually filled with many people.
Lacked basic features like running water, plumbing, and electricity.
Name at least one cause that started the Spanish-American war?
Monroe doctrine, USS maine, yellow journalism
What was America's position at the start of WW1?
Neutral
Where are the Old immigrants coming from?
Northern and Western Europe
Who were the nativist?
Americans, born in America, that blamed immigrants for all the problems and issues in America.
What important changes came about with the Pure Food and Drugs Act?
ingredients needed to be labeled on the product and no harmful ingredients were allowed.
What is Yellow Journalism?
Using sensationalism to engage your audience to look at your media
Before going to war, how did America help the war effort?
Selling supplies to the Allies
What are Ethnic Neighborhoods?
Groups of immigrants would live together who shared culture, language, etc
What is Americanization?
Having Immigrants blend in with society, instead of doing things that would make them stand out to the public.
What important changes came about with the Meat Inspection Act?
Meat has to be inspected before it can be sold to the public. Any meat deemed condemned was thrown away.
How did America acquire Hawaii?
We took over the island and forced the Queen to sign the Bayonet Treaty to gain control of the islands.
What two events we talked about brought America into World War 1?
Zimmerman telegram
The sinking of the Lusitania
What happens if you deny fighting in the military if you are selected for the Draft?
Prison Time