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The term 'Gilded Age' suggests that American society in the late 1800s was characterized by what?
The term 'Gilded Age' suggests that American society in the late 1800s was characterized by what?
- A widespread return to traditional moral values.
- A focus on agricultural development over industrial growth.
- Genuine prosperity and equality for all citizens.
- A superficial appearance of wealth and success masking underlying problems. (correct)
The Chinese Exclusion Act disallowed all Chinese people, regardless of their profession, to immigrate to the United States.
The Chinese Exclusion Act disallowed all Chinese people, regardless of their profession, to immigrate to the United States.
True (A)
What was the primary purpose of the immigrant station established by the U.S. government during the Gilded Age?
What was the primary purpose of the immigrant station established by the U.S. government during the Gilded Age?
To monitor and assist immigrants entering the country.
The saying 'All that glitters is not gold' is used to highlight the contrast between appearance and ______.
The saying 'All that glitters is not gold' is used to highlight the contrast between appearance and ______.
Match the following immigrant groups with their primary motivations for coming to America during the Gilded Age:
Match the following immigrant groups with their primary motivations for coming to America during the Gilded Age:
What was the significance of the Statue of Liberty for immigrants arriving in New York Harbor?
What was the significance of the Statue of Liberty for immigrants arriving in New York Harbor?
Immigrants during the Gilded Age primarily settled in rural, agricultural areas rather than urban centers.
Immigrants during the Gilded Age primarily settled in rural, agricultural areas rather than urban centers.
What were some of the reasons why Chinese immigrants faced discrimination during the Gilded Age?
What were some of the reasons why Chinese immigrants faced discrimination during the Gilded Age?
Annie Moore, an Irish teenager, was the first immigrant to be received at ______ on New Year's Day 1892.
Annie Moore, an Irish teenager, was the first immigrant to be received at ______ on New Year's Day 1892.
How did the influx of immigrants affect American culture during the Gilded Age?
How did the influx of immigrants affect American culture during the Gilded Age?
Flashcards
The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age
Describes the late 1800s in America, where things appeared prosperous but had underlying problems.
"All that glitters is not gold"
"All that glitters is not gold"
The saying is used to describe the difference between appearance and true value.
Ellis Island
Ellis Island
A station opened in 1892 in New York Harbor to process and aid incoming immigrants.
Annie Moore
Annie Moore
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Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty
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Chinatown
Chinatown
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Chinese Exclusion Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
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Study Notes
- "All that glitters is not gold" is a saying from Shakespeare used to describe the difference between appearance and true value.
- The late 1800s in America is often called the Gilded Age, where a thin, gold-like covering masked underlying issues.
Immigration During the Gilded Age
- Between 1870 and 1900, millions of immigrants came to the US seeking better lives, jobs, wealth, land, religious freedom, and escape from famine.
- Immigrants arrived on both the East and West Coasts.
European Immigrants
- Most East Coast immigrants came from European countries like Germany, England, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Austria-Hungary, and Russia.
- They brought cultural changes, with diverse languages and European shops appearing in cities.
- People from the same country often settled near each other, creating distinct neighborhoods.
- The US government established an immigrant station to ensure safety and aid newcomers.
- The station provided doctors, language assistance, and help locating relatives.
- Ellis Island in New York Harbor opened on New Year's Day 1892, with Annie Moore being the first immigrant processed.
- The Statue of Liberty near Ellis Island symbolized the freedom immigrants sought.
Asian Immigrants
- Most West Coast immigrants came from China, initially to work in gold mines and later on the railroad.
- San Francisco's Chinatown became the largest Chinese community.
- Chinese immigrants faced unjust treatment despite being hard workers willing to work for lower wages.
- They experienced discrimination due to their different beliefs, food, and clothing.
- The U.S. government prohibited most Chinese people from becoming citizens.
- The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 restricted Chinese immigration, only allowing teachers, students, merchants, and officials into the country.
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