Question

immigration notes review questions
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immigration (1870—1910)

1. about how many immigrants entered the u.s. between 1870 and 1910?
2. what were two major effects of immigration on u.s. cities during this time?

eastern & southern european immigration

1. which countries did many eastern and southern european immigrants come from?
2. what were some reasons these groups chose to immigrate to the u.s.?
3. what was ellis islands role in processing immigrants, and what percentage were denied entry?

nativist reactions

1. who were the “know - nothings” and what were they opposed to?
2. what did the american protective association want to limit or restrict?
3. why did groups like the apa and know - nothings oppose catholic immigrants in particular?

Explanation:

1. Historical records show that approximately 16 million immigrants entered the U.S. between 1870 - 1910.
2. Two major effects were urban growth and cultural diversification. Immigrants contributed to the expansion of cities as they settled and brought their own cultures, languages, and traditions.
3. Many came from countries like Italy, Poland, Russia, and Greece.
4. Reasons included economic opportunities (e.g., jobs in industrializing America), political unrest (such as persecution in their home - countries), and the promise of a better life.
5. Ellis Island was a major immigration processing center. About 2% of immigrants were denied entry.
6. The "Know - Nothings" were a nativist political party. They were opposed to immigration and Catholicism.
7. The American Protective Association wanted to limit or restrict Catholic immigration and the influence of the Catholic Church in the U.S.
8. They opposed Catholic immigrants in particular due to religious differences, fear of Catholic political influence, and the belief that Catholics were more loyal to the Pope than to the U.S. government.

Answer:

1. Approximately 16 million.
2. Urban growth and cultural diversification.
3. Italy, Poland, Russia, Greece, etc.
4. Economic opportunities, political unrest, promise of a better life.
5. Major immigration processing center; about 2%.
6. A nativist political party; opposed to immigration and Catholicism.
7. Catholic immigration and the influence of the Catholic Church.
8. Religious differences, fear of political influence, belief in divided loyalties.