Today we did presentations again. We are doing 7-1 and 7-2Ch. 7.1:Why did immigrants come to the US?Came for better paying jobsReligous FreedomAustria-Hungary: Religious Persecution, Rise of population, Escape Austria authoriesJews: Russia anti-semitism policy & the pogromsDesire to give children a better educationAmerican DreamWest Indies: Jobs were scarce, Industiral boomMexico: find workGermans: Modernization and Population growth~ Economic hardshipsIrish: Potatoe Famine, Catholic and Prodisdent fightsWhere did immigrants come from?China and Japan to San Fransisco or Angel Island, and Italy and Russia to New York or Ellis Island.Germany and Ireland 1820-1870, West Indies, MexicoWhat problems/issues did immigrants face on the trip over and once they got here?On the Journey: Louse infeasted beds, Diseases spread quickly.Language Problem 20% were held a day before inspection 2% were denied accessRequirements: pass physical & medical exams couldn't have commited a crimeproblems: finding jobs, finding place to live, getting along in daily life.Why did some people want to put restriction on immigration? What were those restrictions?Because they were taking American jobsChinese Exclusion ActGentlemen's Agreement: Informal agreement between USA and the empire of Japan.Ch. 7.2Why did cities grow so quickly in the late 1800's and early 1900's?immigrants cat to that city because it was cheaper, and they had steel plows and reaper which meant less farmers.What problems did cities fact due to the rapid increase in population?Transportation:Mass Transit, StreetCars, and Electric SubwaysCrime:Sanitation:Water: didn't have safe drinking water, built public water ways, and ClorinationFire:Housing: boarding house or buy a house, Multipamily urban dwelling.What did some people do to try to help the bad situation in the cities?
Comments