The impact of immigration (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Time period of 'new immigration' from E & S Europe
Time period of 'new immigration' from E & S Europe
1880-1920
Origin region of 'new immigrants' in late 1800s
Origin region of 'new immigrants' in late 1800s
Eastern and southern Europe
Why new immigrants seen as more 'foreign'
Why new immigrants seen as more 'foreign'
From poorer regions, different from northern Europeans
Main intention of most new immigrants
Main intention of most new immigrants
Work temporarily, earn money, return home
% of immigrants (1880-1920) who returned home
% of immigrants (1880-1920) who returned home
More than half
USA diversity by 1920s vs other countries
USA diversity by 1920s vs other countries
Most languages and religions in the world
Examples of ethnic neighbourhood names
Examples of ethnic neighbourhood names
Little Italy, Greektown, Irish Town
% foreign-born in NYC, Chicago, SF by 1920
% foreign-born in NYC, Chicago, SF by 1920
Over 40%
Why immigrants accused of 'stealing' jobs
Why immigrants accused of 'stealing' jobs
Willing to work for lower wages
How immigrants used during strikes
How immigrants used during strikes
To break strikes
Religion of new immigrants vs established Americans
Religion of new immigrants vs established Americans
Catholic or Jewish vs Protestant
1917 literacy requirement for immigrants
1917 literacy requirement for immigrants
Read 40-word sentence in English
1921 Immigration Quota Law limits
1921 Immigration Quota Law limits
350,000/year, 3% of each nationality already in USA
1924 National Origins Act limits
1924 National Origins Act limits
150,000/year, 2% of each nationality in USA
Social problems immigrants unfairly blamed for
Social problems immigrants unfairly blamed for
Disease, crime, alcoholism, gambling