Ashton, Brad, Mumm, and Austin
Immigrants came to America form Europe, China, Japan, and Mexico. They left there living to come to america to get away from bad living and get better jobs. Many people died on the ships from sickness. Some people has to go back bc they were criminals or sick. The immigrants started taking all the jobs and so the US citizens couldnt find jobs. Political parties controlled organizations and activities in big cities. Boss Tweed was head of the biggest democratic machine in New York. Tweed was found guilty and was sent to jail for 12 years and then was released. Then got caught again and then snook out went to spain were he was later caught there! Immigrants were sent through Ellis island to get to America. Government jobs were gave to the most qualified people. Presidents during the late 1800s were reforme presidents bc of al the laws they passed. Nearly 20 million people arrived in the US between 1870 and 1920. Many people were attracted by the Gold Rush. Cities were very unsanitary enviroments. People built homes for people living in the streets. Employers hired immigrants "under the table" for a small income. People donated old clothing and household items to immigrants.
Macie, Luke, Tiffany, Danielle, and Natalie
Puch factors of immigrants: Population Growth, Agricultral Changes, Crop failures,Industrial Revolution, Religous and Political chaos. Pull Factors: Freedom, Econmoic opp., Plentiful land. Immigrants came from Britian, Ireland, Germany, Sweden,Denmark, and China. New Yorks population went from 60,489 to 202, 509 in the early 1800s. Also St. Louis population also doubled every two years. On the way to America everythng was very crammed diseases spread quickly. It was getting more and more crowded everyday. First immigrant law was 50 cent tax on every immigrant. An adult immigrant had to be able to read 40 words in any launguage. Restrictments were put on the number of immigrants able to come to americas. Industial expansion wsa the main factor on why there was a rapid increase in population. Increase in demand for products . Children were put in un safe enviroment. Political machine was a group that controlled the activities of a political party. Boss Tweed was an american politician and was the boss of tammany hall. In 1862 there was a long process of getting the US settled. They passed the homestead act for people to buy land. The living conditions of poor and bigger business was skilled laborers. Reform means changes were made and Status quo meant stay the same.
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