Free At Last Section A Flashcards
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Why immigrants left their country
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Poverty. Famine. Lack of jobs. Low wages Terrible living conditions Political persecution- Jews in Poland
2
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Why immigrants moved to America
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More jobs Better pay Be near family American dream Industrial revolution Political freedom
3
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Experience of immigrants in USA
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Had lots of tests Settled in New York, Boston or Chicago Living in slum tenements Seperate community’s Didn’t understand politics Viewed as inferior
4
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Why did attitudes change towards immigrants
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Brought crime- Italian mafia. Overcrowding cities Didn’t mix Taking jobs Seen as different Fear of revolution- communism