Question

1. how did colonel waring and his team manage the tons of garbage in new york city? 17. what is described as one of the key achievements of colonel warings efforts? 18. what is

ativism\? 19. which group of immigrants helped build the first transcontinental railroad in the united states? 20. which immigration station was the chief immigration station in the united states from 1892 to 1924 through which most europeans came? 21. which immigration station did most chinese and asian immigrants pass through? 22. approximately what percentage of immigrants were denied entry after passing through ellis island? 23. what term is used to describe the practice of immigrants settling in neighborhoods that share their cultural values, language, and religion? 24. what was one of the main purposes of ethnic neighborhoods for immigrants in the united states? 25. what was the primary reason for the chinese exclusion act of 1882? 26. what was the gentlemens agreement of 1907 - 1908 between the united states and japan primarily about? 27. how did settlement houses seek to address social and economic problems on a political level? 28. what was the main idea behind the social gospel movement in the late 19th century? 29. in what subjects did settlement houses offer classes to immigrants and residents?

Explanation:

1. Colonel Waring implemented a more organized and disciplined sanitation system, including hiring a large - scale, uniformed cleaning force and setting strict standards for garbage collection and street cleaning.
2. One key achievement was a significant improvement in the cleanliness and sanitation of New York City, reducing disease and improving the overall quality of life.
3. Nativism is the policy of protecting the interests of native - born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.
4. Chinese immigrants played a major role in building the first transcontinental railroad in the United States.
5. Ellis Island was the chief immigration station in the United States from 1892 to 1924 through which most Europeans came.
6. Angel Island was the immigration station that most Chinese and Asian immigrants passed through.
7. Approximately 2% of immigrants were denied entry after passing through Ellis Island.
8. The term is "ethnic enclaves".
9. One main purpose of ethnic neighborhoods for immigrants in the United States was to provide a sense of community, cultural continuity, and mutual support.
10. The primary reason for the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was anti - Chinese sentiment, economic competition, and the belief that Chinese immigrants were a threat to American jobs and social values.
11. The Gentlemen's Agreement of 1907 - 1908 between the United States and Japan was primarily about restricting Japanese immigration to the United States in exchange for the repeal of a discriminatory San Francisco school board order.
12. Settlement houses sought to address social and economic problems on a political level by advocating for social reforms, such as better working conditions, housing regulations, and political representation for the poor.
13. The main idea behind the Social Gospel movement in the late 19th century was to apply Christian ethics to social problems, such as poverty, inequality, and labor issues.
14. Settlement houses offered classes in subjects like English language, vocational skills, and citizenship to immigrants and residents.

Answer:

1. By implementing an organized sanitation system with a large - scale cleaning force and strict standards.
2. Improvement in New York City's cleanliness and sanitation, reducing disease.
3. Policy protecting native - born interests against immigrants.
4. Chinese immigrants.
5. Ellis Island.
6. Angel Island.
7. Approximately 2%.
8. Ethnic enclaves.
9. To provide community, cultural continuity, and mutual support.
10. Anti - Chinese sentiment, economic competition, and threat perception.
11. Restricting Japanese immigration and repealing a discriminatory school board order.
12. By advocating for social reforms.
13. Applying Christian ethics to social problems.
14. English language, vocational skills, and citizenship.