The American People Flashcards
democracy in america characterized
competition and conflict
first immigrants
indians/native americans
earliest european settlers of the southeastern and southwestern territories
were likely to be roman catholics from france or spain
over time ___ provided more immigrants than england
germany
Congress began restricting immigration in 1798
alien act
purges of chinese from california
chinese exclusion act 1882
new categories post ww1 denied entry
revolutionaries
communist party members
other deemed undesirables
emergency quota act of 1921, and national origin act of 1924
were aimed at eastern and southern europeans mainly italian catholics and russian jews
end of nationality restrictions on immigration
1965 civil rights movement
census, every 10 yrs
purpose of apportioning the fixed number of seats in the house of representatives
believe most of the uncounted poor and minorities
democrats
these people are more likely to vote
democratic
preference system (2/3 legal immigration)
family reunification
from countries that have historically low rates of legal immigration
china, india, philippines, and cuba
main causes for immigration
religious freedom
economic freedom
political freedom
haven for quakers
pennslyvania
established colony as a haven for catholics in the new world
maryland
greatest 2 resources
land
labor
the enlightenment
was a cultural movement of intellectuals in 18th century europe and american colonies
its purpose
was to reform society using reason
- Enlightenment sought to advance knowledge through science
and opposed
superstition, intolerance and some abuses by church and state.
