1. Immigration

2. Immigrants Prior to 1896 mostly from northern and western Europe
After 1896, mostly from southern and eastern Europe, including southern Italy, Poland & Russia
They were called the “new immigrants”
First stop in the East: Ellis Island, NY
First stop in the West: Angel Island, CA
Had to pass physical exam
Those in poor health sent home
First video - ory.com/topics/ tenements/vide os/detained-at- ellis-island
Second Video - ory.com/topics/ tenements/vide os/the-ellis- island-medical- inspection?m=5 28e394da93ae& s=undefined&f= 1&free=false

3. Will they let me in?

4. Reasons for Immigration
Increasing number of factory jobs available
The ‘American Dream’
Freedom of thought and expression
Economic opportunities

5. Where They Settled
Similar ethnic backgrounds moved to similar neighborhoods
Little Italy, Chinatown, etc.
European immigrants mostly in East & Midwest
Many European Immigrants wind up working in factories or try to move West to own & work the land
Asian immigrants mostly in West
Many Chinese immigrants ended up working for the railroads

6. Positive Affects Melting Pot – place where cultures blend
Assimilation – blending into society by learning English and how to be American citizens
Bits and pieces of culture worked their way into American culture

7. Negative Affects Prejudice against immigrants
They would take any job and work for long hours and low wages
Worked in sweatshops: hot, crowded, dangerous factories- for about $10/week
Americans worried there would not be enough jobs

8. Negative affects cont. Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)
Banned Chinese immigration for 10 years
Concentration of people in cities increased danger of disaster
People lived in tenements: overcrowded and run down apartment houses
How the Other Half Lives – by reformer & activist Jonathan Riis (We will watch this shortly)

9. Political Machines
Groups emerged that would control and influence government thru illegal means
Bribery
Extortion
Threats
Bosses of these groups would give to receive voter support
Cash
Jobs
Food

10. Return of the Grudge: Class Edition
The Rules:
No teams – everyone responsible for points earned: more than half the class must be correct to earn points
Questions at the end of each note day will always be worth up to 5 points
Random questions from jar will be pulled in between note days
You may bet at 5 and you may steal from other classes

11. Your Grudge Questions
What is the name of the West Coast island that immigrants from Asia would go to when coming to the United States would stop at?
Name two reasons listed for why immigrants may have come to the United States. (Must have both to get point)
Name one negative effect of immigration.