Chapter 7 - Immigrants and urbanization Flashcards
In 1884 the Japanese government allowed Hawaiian planters to _____ Japanese workers.
Recruit
What did the congress pass to stop chinese immigration?
An Anti-Chinese immigration act 1882
The U.S annexation of Hawaii in 1898
Increased Japanese immigration to the west coast
Mexicans immigrated to the U.S.
To find work and flee political turmoil. They arrived 20th century
Trips to U.S
Took 3 weeks from Asia to U.S via boat
Took about a month from Europe to U.S via boat
The destinations from new land
Ellis Island for Europeans
Angel Island for Asians
What did the immigrants had to show before they passed the inspection?
They were not criminals, had some money, and were able to work
Nativism (favoritism toward native-born Americans) what did they lead?
Led the anti-immigrant organizations and governmental restrictions against immigration.
In 1882 the government passed the Chinese exclusion act
Limited Chinese immigration until 1943
The two main problems in urbanization
Housing Sanitation Water Transportation Crime Fire
A reformer who through his pictures hoped for change.
Jacobs Riis
Settlement Homes
A place to stay. Classes, health care, and other social services.
Jane Addams
The most famous member of the Settlement Movement (founded Hull House in Chicago)
As cities grew in the late 19th century so did the political machines did.
Controlled activities of the political party in a city.
What was the Boss
Controlled jobs, business licenses, and influenced the court system
