1. The Great Wave of Immigration
Chapter 25
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2. 25.1 Introduction
From 1880 to 1920, a huge __________ of ________________ came to the U.S. because of:
__________________
Political ______________
________________ persecution
________________ opportunities

3. 25.2 Immigration from around the Globe
____________ – people who fled their ___________ or ______________ because of __________, persecution, or other _____________
In1920, _____-______ of the nations _________________ was from another country

4. 25.3 Italian Immigrants
___________ immigrants traveled in the “______________” of the boat (deck, deep in the ship), only allowed on __________ once a ________
Arrived at __________ Island had to pass ____________ exams and answer questions about how they planned to ________________ themselves
Sent ___________ if did not pass

5. 25.3 Continued…
Lived in _____________ buildings, tiny _______________ with no _________________
“Little ____________’s”
Many did not receive an _______________ due to _________ of losing their _____________
Few turned to _______________ and became __________________

6. 25.4 Jewish Immigrants
Persecuted by _____________ because were not like _______________
Assassins killed the _______ of Russia, blamed the __________ and attacked them
Many Jews sought ____________ in America
Did whatever they could to ensure their _________ received an _____________ b/c schooling was ____________
Persecuted in _______________ too b/c not ________________

7. 25.5 Chinese Immigrants
______________________– banned Chinese laborers from _________________ to the U.S. b/c they were taking ________ away from _____________ for less _________
If _____________-born _____________ were allowed to bring their ___________ and ______________ to the U.S.
Arrived at ____________ Island in San _______________ and asked detailed _____________ about their _________________ before being allowed to ____________ here
Many started ____________ businesses b/c in __________________ and ___________ to start

8. 25.6 Mexican Immigrants Moved here b/c of the _____________ Revolution
Mexicans came to America by ___________ 100’s of miles and by ____________
Were willing to work for little ________ b/c in Mexico used to work ____________ for same __________
Most worked on _____________
Faced strong ___________________ from ___________

9. 25.7 Closing the Immigration Door
The attack on ____________ immigrants b/c of frustration due to ____________ strike and bank ______________ started anti-_________________ in America
In order to enter U.S. (_______), must be able to ___________ and ___________
______________ system – limited amount of immigrants allowed to only ____% of the people from that __________ who lives in the __________
New _________ did not limit ____________ immigrants

10. Questions Why did a huge wave of immigrants come to the US?
How much of the US population in 1920 was from another country?
When Italian Immigrants arrived at Ellis Island what did they need to do to stay?
Why did Jewish Immigrants come to America?
What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?
What did many Chinese Immigrants start when in America? Why?
Why did Mexican Immigrants move to America?
What started anti-immigration in America?
What did immigrants have to be able to do in order to enter the US?
Explain the Quota System.