Irish Immigrants
Why did large numbers of Irish people immigrate to America in the late 1840's?
The Great Famine/ Potato Blight
Why did many German people leave Germany to come to America
Religious and political freedom
What kinds of jobs did most immigrants get?
factories, mines, railroad
How did most European Immigrants arrive in America?
By boat
When people move from one country to another
Immigration
Many Irish people settled in
New York or Boston
Many German people settled in the...
Midwest
What kind of hours and pay did immigrants usually get?
long hours and low pay
What other European groups came in large numbers between 1845 and 1870
British, Scandinavians or Italians
Cheap apartment buildings with small rooms and poor ventilation.
Tenements
Many Irish immigrants helped build the...
transcontinental railroad
Many German immigrants became
farmers
What was a common sign posted over job listings?
No Irish Need Apply
Aside from Castle Harbor, what other ports did immigrants arrive at?
Boston, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Baltimore, San Francisco
What is it called when you speak a different language than everyone else?
language barrier
What is a popular Irish holiday celebrated in America?
St. Patrick's Day
What's a popular American food that originated in the German city of Hamburg?
The hamburger
How many days of the week did most immigrants work?
6 days a week
Local areas where immigrants of the same nationality chose to live together were called
Neighborhoods
The beliefs, customs, religion, music and traditions of a group of people
Culture
How were the Irish depicted (drawn) in political cartoons?
Brutish or ape-like
What popular German celebration is celebrated in many parts of America today?
Octoberfest
What was the nickname of the American Party who opposed immigration
The "No Nothing" Party
Before Ellis Island, where did most immigrants entering New York City arrive?
Castle Gardens
The prejudiced treatment of different types of people based on their nationality, religion or ethnicity.
Discrimination