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A large number of immigrants in the 19 th century came through this East Coast checkpoint
Ellis Island
This law, passed in 1882, restricted the immigration of people from this county to America
Chinese Exclusion Act
Favoritism of Americans born in the U.S.
Nativism
This class of immigrants was so shunned on the East Coast of the U.S. in the 1800s that signs commonly appeared reading “No __________ need apply.”
Irish
This association was designed to protect Americans from foreign influence
American Protective Association
Name for overcrowded and dilapidated apartment complexes in 19 th century cities
tenements
This model town was largely controlled by a single traincar company
Pullman, Illinois
Upon arriving in large cities, immigrants often experienced this - a consequence of living in a new society with unfamiliar norms and traditions
Culture shock
He was a large scale city planner responsible for planning Central Park in NYC
Olmsted
She followed the philosophy of “social gospel” and established settlement houses in poor urban environments
Jane Addams
Famous political boss in NYC who worked out of tammany hall
Tweed
Political machines often exerted great power in these areas – neighborhoods where immigrants from a given country tended to live
Ghettos
Unscrupulous use of a politician's power for personal gain
Graft
Name for jobs which are granted based upon corruption or personal connections
patronage
Investigations this President ordered in the latter part of the 19 th century led to firings at several courthouses
Hayes
For those who enjoyed swimming in the late 19 th century, this device was commonly used to change in a discrete manner
Bathing Machine
The federal government intervened in the railroad industry with the creation of the government agency
The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC is acceptable)
Identify the name of one union from the late 19 th century
Too many to list!
These laws were passed in several midwestern states in order to regulate grain prices
Granger Laws
Name of the popular annual pastime of nordic tradition in which children celebrated in open spaces – such as Central Park
Maypole Dance
Inventor of the iridescent light bulb, which benefitted homes and businesses alike
Edison
“The wealthy are rich because they have worked hard.” – This quote emobdies which philosophy of the late 1800s?
Social Darwinism
A corporation which often exists “only on paper”
Holding or Shell Company (either is acceptable)
A run on banks in this year was one factor leading to an economic depression. A play was also inspired by this “panic.”
1893
Presidential candidate who desired government control over property - socialism
Eugene Debs
Make your wager
Final Answer
Final Question