S.S Immigration Flashcards
Old immigrants came to the U.S. before what year
1880
Old immigrants came mostly from which countries
Britain, Germany, Ireland, Scandinavia
New immigrants came to the US. after what year
1880
New immigrants came mostly from which countries
Greece, Italy, Poland, Russia
What is the area below deck on a ship’s lower level
Steerage
Where were immigrants processed if they came across the Atlantic
Ellis Island
Where were immigrants processed if they came across the Pacific
Angel Island
Name two things other than a name change that might have happened during immigrant processing
Medical exams, Interrogation
What did European immigrants think Americans used to pave their streets
In gold
What kind of apartments did many immigrants live in after coming to the U.S.
Tenements
What organizations helped immigrants in case of unemployment or death
Benevolent societies
Describe a person who would be most likely to volunteer at one of these organizations
Women who are bored at home and want something to do. Commonly wealthy women
In what type of place did women and children go to work
Sweatshops
What was a person who controlled elections through bribery and payoffs called
Bosses
Name New York City’s political machine
Tammany Hall
