American people and the boom 2/2 Flashcards
Where did most immigrants come from before 1890
Came from northern europe like britain and germany
what was the WASPs
they were white anglo saxon protestant immigrants who came to america before 1890 and was well educated, skilled workers and held powerful positions and strived in the US
Why was religion and culture a problem with Americans and New Immigrants
americans were protestants but the new immigrants were mainly catholic so they had different cultural and religious views
What has immigration labour have to do with the New Immigrants moving to America
Americans see this as a disadvantage as they worried that cheap immigration labour would lead to competition between jobs and therefore lower the wages
What were social problems faced by New Immigrants
They were blamed for crime, alcoholism and spread of disease and immigrants also were exploied to work long hours with low wages and could afford houses in poor areas with bad condition
How did the literacy act limit immigration and what year was it passed
from 1917, the literacy test meant that immigrants had to pass this test before entering USA so only favoured knowledgable immigrants who came from wealthy background
How did the Emergency Quota act limit Immigrants and what year was it passed
In 1920, the Emergency Quota Act was passed which limited how many immigrants from each country were allowed in USA
How did the Johnson Reed Act limit Immigration and what year was it passed
In 1924, the johnson reed act put even more limits on immigrants which made it hard for some countries immigrants to come to USA. This act was meant to reduce the amount of immigrants from certain countries
Why did African Americans move from south to north between 1916 and 1929
Segregation in the south meant that white people were superior and black african americans lived in poverty due to dicrimination in housing and jobs
How has life changed for black african americans between 1916 and 1929 when they moved from south to north
No segregation
What is the Red Scare and when was it from
From 1917, Americans worried their way of life was at risk of being destroyed by those who diagreed of capitalism
What 2 groups caused the Red Scare
Communists
Anarchists
What did Communists believe
Communists wanted wealth to be shared more equally as they believe that the government control over the economy can help them achieve their aim
What did Anarchists believe
Anarchists believe that laws and government are unnecessary so therefore want to get rid of the government
What does it mean that America is a capitalist country
This means that anyone is free to make profit and keep the money they earn so wealth is not shared equally
What did Americans fear about Communists and Anarchist
They feared that they might come into their country and change their society with their strong views
What was the strike in seattle
During the 1919, post war difficulties led workers in seattle to go on strike and demand for fair wages and wanted to start a communist revolution
What did Luigi Galleani do during 1919
This man is a anarchist who carried out bombings against important figures like politicians
What happened during the Palmer Raids in 1919
The palmer raids was when the US government arrested suspected communists and anarchists which were mainly immigrants as they were always put the blame on and deported
How did prejudice against anarchists affect sacco and vanzetti
They were arrested by police and found anti government leaflet in cars. They went to mexico during WW1 to avoid going in US army. The judge disregarded 107 witness statements and there was n evidence of crime but they were executed
What was the KKK and what was their aim and target
The KKK was a white supremacist organisation based in southern state that wanted to keep america white and protestant. Their main target ws african americans and New Immigrants(catholic)
How did the KKK gain popularity and when
kkk gained popularity in North in 1920s and called to the WASPs as they also felt threated by new immigrants and african americans
How did the KKK lose popularity and when
KKK lost support and political power in 1925 when the indiana leader of kkk was convicted of raping and murdering a white women
What was prohibition
This was an eria from 1920 to 1933 which was illegal to make, distribute and sell alcohol in the USA
What did they say was bad about alcohol
They said it caused violence, immoral behaviour and breakdown of family life
What happened during 1913 of the development of prohibition
During 1913, temperance groups started to campaign for prohibition to become law in USA
What happened during 1919 of the development of prohibition
The 18th amendment is approved banning the production, distribution and sale of alcohol in America
What happened during 1920 of the development of prohibition
Prohibition comes into action in America
What happened during 1932 of the development of prohibition
Roosevelt promises to end prohibition as part of his presidential campaign
What happened during 1933 of the development of prohibition
The 18th amendment is withdrawn meaning that prohibition is over
Who were Moonshiners
They made their own liquor
Who were Bootleggers
Took alcohol that was used to be made in industry and made it drinkable
Who were Rum-Runners
Smuggled alcohol into the USA
Define speakeasies
Speakeasies were illegal bars and clubs that sold alcohol during prohibition era
Who was Al Capone
One of the most powerful gang leaders in 1920s who fought gangsters in chicago to run the speakeasies
How did Al Capone benefit from prohibition
He earned huge money. The police never managed to catch him for his violence and alcohol distribution. He was only sent to prison for tax evasion
Why were people agains prohibition from 1929
They thought it was bad for the economy and they realised that if it stopped, instead of criminals getting rich from it, the government and the public could profit instead. Also, poor people could not affored alcohol
How did prohibition affect health
Prohibition affected health as Alcohol consumption led to an increase in death rates because people were drinking alcohol non stop and the quality of the alcohol was not in good condition
How did Prohibition affect Crime
Although Prohibition led to a decrease in crimes and dunkenness, there was an increase in organised crime. Gangs in America started fighting over the possesion of alcohol which led to violence and murder. Judges and police accepted bribed made by gangs in return for overlooking their illegal behaviour
