History Ch 18-4 New Immigrants Flashcards
How was the experience of immigrants both positive and negative?
The passage to the US was difficult, and many immigrants had trouble fitting into American society. However, they created vibrant communities with other immigrants, and many achieved success in the US.
How many immigrants entered the US in 1875?
less than 250,000
How many immigrants entered the US in 1905?
over a million
How did “new” immigrants differ from earlier immigrants?
New immigrants didn’t speak English, weren’t experiened in democracy, and came from south and east Europe instead of north and west Europe.
What difficulties did immigrants face?
leaving home, family, friends; a hard journey; learning a new language
Why did many people leave their homelands?
They could find a better life in the US. They were looking for religious freedom. Political unrest drove them to America.
What subjects did students study in citezenship classes?
They would learn to speak and write English and they would be taught US history as well as how the US government worked.
What two laws were passed as a result of nativism?
In 1882, a law excluded Chinese laborers. In 1917, a law denied entry to immigrants who could not read their own languages.
How did nativism affect immigrants?
Immigrants were exposed to prejudice and bias.
How did immigrants assimilate?
They learned English, played baseball, and dressed like native-born Americans.
Why did nativists oppose immigration?
They felt that immigrants were different from native-born Americans and that immigrants would take jobs away from Americans.
Why did people immigrate to the US in the late 1800’s?
fled religious persecution/political unrest; wanted work/freedom
How did nativists feel about the ability of immigrants to assimilate?
Nativists felt the immigrants could not assimilate well.
