1.  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!!!!

2. Today’s LEQ: What factors influenced Non-European immigration and settlement?

3.  Farmers needed cheap labor  (TX, NM, AZ, CA)  High wages attracted Mexican workers  Treated as inferior, low wages, & segregated schools

4.  Many were Catholics from Quebec  Settled in New England & Great Lakes  Took jobs in textile mills & logging camps

13.  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 1910.  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!

14.  There are currently 11-12 million illegal immigrants living in the U.S.

15.  U.S. workers won’t take the jobs  Illegal immigrants will work more cheaply

16.  1.1 million

17.  Mexico

18.  Jobs!  Search for a better life – educational opportunities, economic opportunities, freedom, etc.  “Land of Opportunity”

19.  10 times!

20.  California  New York  Florida  Texas  Illinois

21.  Agricultural  Restaurants/hotels/resorts  Construction  Domestic Services (nannies, housekeepers)

22.  20 % under 65 speak language other than English

23.  10% of all births in the U.S. are to illegal immigrants