Group 1
Immigrants came to U.S. for jobs. Most Immigrants were stuck on ships for a long time, and that America has a lot of different races. Immigrants took a lot of the Americans jobs.
William Tweed was the "boss" of political machines. Political machines were not really good ideas. The corruption of the government was the desire for power and money.
Civil system was where government jobs were given to the most qualified people. Presidents during the 1800s were reform presidents.
About 20 million people came to U.S. during the 1870s -1920s. Mexicans came here to for work and escape from their government. Cities lacked resources and the cities were unsanitary.
Group 2
European homes had bad overcrowding issues. Farmers in Europe were going broke due to poor crops. The United states had freedom for the people to chose what they want. People migrated for more economical opportunity. Ellis island is where people entered the United States.
Cities got really crowded and over- populated. The crime rate was going up really fast. Restrictions were put on immigration because the U.S. got really over-populated. Adult immigrants had to read 40 words in language to enter the United States
Factories allowed men and children work for money. Women got jobs being teachers. Woman had no political rights the demand for some products increased.
William Tweed was an american politition.
Some people who didn't have money had to pay taxes, therefor they had no benefits.
Comments