IMMIGRATION TEST Flashcards
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What was the economic / agricultural push factor in old wave immigration?
The population doubled and there was no room for farmland. Citizens couldn’t meet their needs.
What was the industrial push factor in old wave immigration?
Many people were left jobless after machines took over.
What were the two social push factors in old wave immigration?
- Religious groups were being persecuted.
- Liberals eager to leave Europe after revolutions failed.
What was the economic / agricultural pull factor in old wave immigration?
There was no lack of jobs and there were no taxes. There was also land for farming so people could make money.
What was the educational pull factor during old wave immigration?
All schools are free
What was the social pull factor during old wave immigration?
Pop culture: There were lots of books written by immigrants.
What was the socio-economic pull factor in old wave immigration?
There were more opportunities to make money in America. (More land, more jobs)
What are some adjectives to describe the steerage class?
Gross, humid, stuffy, unsafe, uncomfortable, etc.
Describe tenements
rundown, old, gross, humid, mildewy, etc.
What were three causes of immigration increasing from 1865-1920?
- Crossing the Atlantic Ocean became more comfortable
- The trips were faster
- The trips were much cheaper
True or false - Immigrants continued to come from Northern and Western European countries–such as
Great Britain, Germany, Ireland, and Scandinavian countries–during New Wave Immigration.
TRUE
List the new countries that many immigrants were coming from during New Wave Immigration.
Italy, Greece, Russia, Poland, and Austria-Hungary.
What was the agricultural / economic push factor for new wave immigration?
Not enough land because of rapid population growth.
What were the social push factors for new wave immigration?
- Jews were being tortured and killed
- Persecution
What was the agricultural / economic pull factor for new wave immigration?
There were well paid jobs in America
What was the social pull factor for new wave immigration?
There were lots of Jews in New York.
What jobs were available for new immigrants in cities?
Textile factories, meatpacking plants, canneries, steel mills, housework for others
Why did immigrant neighborhoods form in New York City during new immigration?
Immigrants wanted to be near other immigrants.
What is the date range for old wave immigration?
1820-1860
What is the date range for new wave immigration?
1865-1920
What is the date range for modern wave immigration?
1965 - present day
List the new countries that many immigrants were coming from during Old Wave Immigration.
Norway, Sweden, Germany, Wales, Britain, Ireland
List the new countries that many immigrants were coming from during Modern Wave Immigration.
Mexico, India, China, other countries
What is a nativist?
n. a person
who has strong
feelings against
immigrants and
wants to ban further
immigration
Strong anti-immigrant feeling is called __________.
Nativism
immigration (n)
(- to immigrate (v))
The action of moving to a foreign country to live there permanently.
emigration (n)
(- to emigrate (v))
The act of leaving one’s own country to live in another country.
steerage (n)
The part of a ship providing accommodations for passengers with the cheapest tickets.
settlement houses (n)
An institution in an inner city area providing educational, recreational, and other social services to the community.
tenement (n)
A room or a set of rooms forming a separate residence within a house or block of apartments.
port (n)
A city with a harbor where ships can load and unload.
To persecute (v)
(- persecution (n))
Hostility and ill-treatment especially on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or political beliefs.
migrant worker (n)
- to migrate (v)
A person who moves to another country seeking a seasonal job. (farming)
asylum- seekers (n)
(- to seek asylum)
Someone who has left their home country as a refugee seeking protection or asylum.
refugee (n)
People who have fled war and crossed the border of another country seeking safety.
What was the date range for the Chinese Exclusion Act?
1882 - 1943
Why was the Chinese Exclusion Act passed in 1882?
White Americans were worried that the Chinese were stealing jobs
How did Americans view Chinese people during the Chinese Exclusion Act?
They viewed Chinese as less than themselves or as rat eaters, barbarians, etc.
What did the Chinese Exclusion Act do?
It limited further Immigration for Chinese people.
What does it mean to be undocumented?
It means that you are in the U.S without documents to prove that you aren’t illegal or that you’re a citizen.
What does it mean to be Latinx?
To be from a country geographically south of the U.S.
What does it mean to be Hispanic?
To be from a Spanish speaking country.
What is culture?
A shared, learned, symbolic system of values, beliefs and attitudes.
What is a Visa?
Allowing a citizen from another country to study, travel, or work in the United States.
What is a green card?
A card that is often a path to citizenship.
How long do green cards last?
10 years
