Pick up the hand out by the turn- in tray and start working on it! Don’t worry about being right or wrong – just make an educated guess if you’re not sure!!! Turn in your warm up/exit ticket sheets from this unit! Turn in your homework!!!!
Today’s LEQ: What factors influenced Non-European immigration and settlement?
Farmers needed cheap labor (TX, NM, AZ, CA) High wages attracted Mexican workers Treated as inferior, low wages, & segregated schools
Many were Catholics from Quebec Settled in New England & Great Lakes Took jobs in textile mills & logging camps
Europeans coming to the United States made up over 70% of all 19 th century immigrants, with the remainder arriving from Asia, Mexico and Canada They came in two distinct waves, from 1845 to 1860 and 1880 to Think: Why do you think there was a break in immigration between 1860 and 1880? Most came seeking economic opportunities or to join family already living in America, but many Eastern Europeans fled their homes to escape political and religious persecution Until 1855, immigrants were not processed!
There are currently million illegal immigrants living in the U.S.
U.S. workers won’t take the jobs Illegal immigrants will work more cheaply
1.1 million
Mexico
Jobs! Search for a better life – educational opportunities, economic opportunities, freedom, etc. “Land of Opportunity”
10 times!
California New York Florida Texas Illinois
Agricultural Restaurants/hotels/resorts Construction Domestic Services (nannies, housekeepers)
20 % under 65 speak language other than English
10% of all births in the U.S. are to illegal immigrants