Immigration Groups
What was the main immigrant group of this time period?
Irish immigrants
What was the main push factor bringing immigrants from Ireland?
Potato Famine
______ Immigration was not allowed in some places
German
The American reaction started as _________ and ended as ______.
Welcoming, Angry.
What did the Chinese exclusion act do?
made it illegal for Chinese immigrants to come to the United States.
What were all the major immigrant groups in this time period?
German, Irish, and Chinese
People from ____ and _______ left their countries because of economic pressure and political unrest
China and Germany
What was the main pull factor bringing immigrants from China?
California Gold Rush
What was a common phrase seen on “Now Hiring” signs during the Old immigration period?
No Irish Need Apply
In 1882, the United States passed the _________ _________ ___
The Chinese Exclusion Act
This time period was dominated by mostly ____ immigrants, but ____ were ____
Male, Irish, Female.
In what year was the German Revolution?
1848
The _______ ________ brought many people to the U.S. because it gave immigrants work
Industrial Revolution
What are two examples of xenophobia against immigrants in the old immigration period
1. Chinese Exclusion act.
2. No Irish Need Apply Signs
What was the quota of chinese immigrants in the Chinese exclusion act?
105