social studies Flashcards
immigration
is the movement into a new country to live their permanently
ghetto
ethnic community
quota system
a limit on something (immigrants coming from a certain country)
nativist
native born citizens who were against immigration
Chinese Exclusion Act
A law made to restrict Chinese laborers from entering the United States.
Literacy Act of 1917
A law which implemented tests that required immigrants over 16 years old to demonstrate basic reading comprehension in any language
Angel Island
Immigration center located in San Francisco Bay, California which detained many Asian immigrants.
Ellis Island
An immigration processing center located in NY Harbor which processed mainly Europeans.
Push Factor-
conditions which drive people from their homes
Pull Factor
conditions that attract immigrants to new areas
