Progressives / Immigration

Question 1

Muckraker

Answer 1

Journalists who exposed the problems or “dirt” in America to the public

Question 2

The Jungle

Answer 2

A book written by Upton Claire that exposed all of the terrible conditions and lack of precautions in meat factories.

Question 3

Pure Food & Drug Act

Answer 3

Law that removes harmful ingredients in food and labels ingredients on all packaged food products. Regulates manufacturing and transporting of food products.

Question 4

Settlement House

Answer 4

Provided services to the urban poor and European immigrants

Question 5

Suffragist

Answer 5

A person who fights for women’s rights

Question 6

Sherman Anti-Trust Act

Answer 6

Aimed to break up monopolies and promote fair competition

Question 7

Push Factor

Answer 7

A negative aspect of a place that causes someone might leave their home

Question 8

Pull Factor

Answer 8

A positive aspect of a place that attracts someone to it

Question 9

Ellis Island

Answer 9

Immigration centre from 1892-1954. 12-15 million immigrants were processed. They were checked by doctors and had to answer questions.

Question 10

Assimilation

Answer 10

To change to fit in or adapt to a new place or culture

Question 11

Nativism

Answer 11

Anti-immigrant feeling or attitude