U.S.HistroyChapter4Lessons1-2 Flashcards
What are 5 reasons that people immigrated to America?
- ) A better life
- ) Famine
- ) Land shortage
- ) Religious Persecution
- ) Political Persecution
What was the reason that most EUROPEANs immigrated to America?
Religious Persecution
When did most CHINESE immigrate to America?
During the California Gold Rush
Why did most West Indians & Mexicans immigrate to America?
B/C Jobs were Scarce
What is Ellis Island?
It was the Chief immigration station in the United States
What is Angel Island?
It was located in Sans Francisco Bay, Admitted mostly Asians
What was Yiddish?
It was the language spoken by Jews
What is a Melting Pot?
A mixture of people of different cultures & Races
What is Nativism?
Was Overt or Blatant favoritism toward native-born Americans
Who are Anglo-Saxons?
Germanic ancestors of the English
Who did not like Jews & Catholics?
Most Nativists Protestants
What is American Protective Association?
A Nativism group that launched vicious Anti-Catholic Attacks
Why did Anti-Asian Sentiment arise?
B/C of the LACK OF JOBS
What is the Chinese Exclusive Act?
Banned entry to all Chinese except students, teachers, merchants, tourists, & gov’t officials
What is Urbanization?
Is the Growth of Cities