Immigration
This food shortage in Ireland caused many people to immigrate to New York
Irish Potato Famine
This famous statue greeted immigrants arriving in New York Harbor
Statue of Liberty
What dangerous factory fire highlighted poor working conditions?
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Where did most immigrants first settle when they arrived in New York?
Tenement neighborhoods or slums
What document did immigrants need to enter the United States?
Immigration papers
Name two main reasons why immigrants came to the United States in the 1800s
Economic opportunities, escaping persecution
How long did most immigrants spend being processed at Ellis Island?
A few hours to a few days
What type of workplace were immigrants often forced to work in?
Sweatshops
Name two challenges immigrants faced when first arriving in America
Language barriers, discrimination
Name two cultural contributions immigrants made to New York
Food, music, language, traditions
Which immigrant group was most numerous in New York during the mid-1800s?
Irish immigrants
What medical tests did immigrants have to pass to enter the country?
Medical screenings, health checks
Why did workers start forming labor unions?
To improve working conditions and wages
How did immigrant communities support each other?
Shared resources, community support, stayed near others from the same origin country.
How did transportation changes impact immigration?
Steamships, railroads made travel easier
Describe the difference between immigration in the 1890s versus the 1920s
1890s - more European, 1920s - more restricted immigration
Describe the emotional experience of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island
Mixture of hope, fear, and uncertainty
Describe the working conditions in New York factories in the early 1900s
Long hours, low pay, unsafe environments
Describe the housing conditions in immigrant neighborhoods
Crowded, limited sanitation
Describe the role of language in immigrant experiences
Immigrants had a hard time communicating which also restricted their job opportunities.
Explain how immigration patterns changed from 1900 to 1990
Shifted from European to more global sources
Explain the role of Ellis Island in documenting immigrant arrivals
Processed and documented immigrant arrivals
How did child labor laws change working conditions for immigrants?
Reduced child labor, improved worker protections
Explain how immigrant communities changed New York's cultural landscape
Created diverse, multicultural communities
Explain how immigration has shaped New York State's diversity
Created a diverse, multicultural state