13-1 Flashcards
Where did most immigrants come from?
Eastern and southern Europe
What did America offer immigrants? (5 things)
- employment
- few immigration restrictions
- avoidance of military service
- religious freedom
- a chance to move up the social ladder
How did Europe make it easier for people to leave their country?
They allowed people to leave and take their money.
What is steerage?
the most basic and cheap accommodation on a steamboat heading to the US
If you were to immigrate to the US on the east side, where would you go to “check in” at?
Ellis Island, NY
Immigrants tended to do best if… (4 things)
- they learned English quickly
- assimilated to the culture
- had marketable skills or money
- settled among their own ethnic group members
Why did so many Chinese immigrate to the US? (6 things)
- severe unemployment
- poverty
- famine
- gold discovery in Cali
- rebellion
- railroad worker demand
What was the typical Chinese immigrant like?
They settled in western cities and usually worked as laborers, servants, skilled tradesmen, and merchants.
Why did many Japanese immigrate to the US?
to build an industrial economy and an empire
If you came to the US on the west side, where would you go?
Angel Island, CA
This is an extreme dislike for foreigners by native born people. (not racism but practically is)
nativism
Why did Nativists oppose immigration? (2 things)
- fear of more Catholics which would increase the Catholic Church’s power
- immigrants more likely to accept lower wages which undermined unions
Describe the American Protective Association. (3 things)
- founded by Henry Bowers
- hated Catholics and foreigners
- committed to ending immigration
Describe the Workingman’s Party of California. (3 things)
- founded by Denis Kearny (Irish Uncle Ruckus)
- wanted to fight Chinese immigration
- made anti-Chinese settlements a major issue in elections
In 1882, who did the government “ban” from immigrating to the US?
paupers (poor ppl), convicts, and mentally disabled people.
