Ellis Island
What was one of the main pull factors for Europeans, coming to the U.S?
2. The U.S had ample farmland, minerals, and forests
What happened to the immigrants when they got to Angel Island?
They went through intense legal exams
What pulled and pushed Norwegians to come to Iowa?
Farming
What do you call someone from a foreign Country?
Alien
What were some difficulties that pushed people from Europe?
1. Population Growth
2. Hunger
3. Scarcity
4. Lack of jobs
5. Crop failures
What were the Chinese blamed for?
Depression and Drought
What was a big push for Bosnians to come to Iowa?
War
What is a Visa?
A temporary pass that lets you enter the U.S?
Why did many Americans dislike or hate immigrants?
Mainly because of their religious and cultural differences
What did they write on the walls of the camp?
Poems
What was a pull for Bosnians to come to Iowa?
It was peaceful - rural family lifestyles
What do you call someone who comes here with the intent to live here permanently?
A Immigrant
What would happen if there was a disabled or sick individual found at the medical inspections?
They would face deportation, and forced to return to their home country
Which group of people had less success?
Koreans
What is something the the Norwegians did after they came to Iowa?
They would send money back to their home country to help other immigranst
How long do Visa's typically last?
About 6 months but you can renew it
What percent of immigrants failed either the medical examination or the legal interview?
20%
Why did the French Canadians first resist Americanization?
Because they preferred there cultural and historical ties to Quebec
What is one thing the British Isles enjoyed when they came to Iowa?
The game Cricket
What are some things you MUST do as a citizen?
- Pay taxes
- Register for the Military
- Obey laws
- Jury duty
- Attend school