Nativism and Immigration in the Gilded Age
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What was the primary reason for the rise of nativism during the Industrial Revolution?

  • Economic prosperity due to immigration
  • Fear of foreign immigrants from different backgrounds (correct)
  • Support for Social Darwinism ideologies
  • Desire to promote multiculturalism
  • Which legislation specifically targeted Chinese immigrants during this era?

  • The Chinese Exclusion Act (correct)
  • The Immigration Act of 1882
  • The Page Act of 1875
  • The Naturalization Act of 1870
  • What socio-political policy favored the interests of established inhabitants over those of immigrants?

  • Social Darwinism
  • Nativism (correct)
  • Immigration Liberalism
  • Cultural Pluralism
  • What requirement was imposed on all Chinese persons living in the U.S. as per the Chinese Exclusion Act?

    <p>To carry personal identification visas at all times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common reason for immigrants seeking entry into the United States during the Industrial Age?

    <p>Relief from religious persecution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Xenophobia and Nativism

    • Xenophobia grew during the Industrial Revolution, targeting Chinese immigrants and Eastern European groups.
    • Nativists opposed the influx of foreign immigrants, favoring established inhabitants' interests.
    • Nativism defined as a socio-political policy prioritizing native inhabitants over immigrants, especially prominent in the 1800s U.S.

    The Gilded Age and Immigration

    • The Gilded Age saw a peak in immigration, marking America as a melting pot of diverse cultures.
    • Social Darwinism, an ideology of the time, supported nativist sentiments and provided justification for alienation of immigrants.

    Key Immigration Laws

    • The Page Act of 1875 forbade the entry of individuals brought for immoral labor practices.
    • The Chinese Exclusion Act imposed severe restrictions, including a quota on the number of Chinese migrants allowed to gain U.S. citizenship.
    • The Chinese Exclusion Act mandated that all Chinese individuals carry identification visas at all times.

    Immigration Experience

    • The Industrial Age was notably challenging for incoming immigrants, who sought refuge from persecution and the promise of better opportunities.
    • The U.S. began developing an immigration system to regulate the influx of new ethnic groups through ports like Ellis Island and Angel Island.

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    This quiz explores the rise of nativism during the Industrial Revolution, highlighting the prejudice faced by Chinese immigrants and Eastern European ethnic groups. Understand the socio-political context of the Gilded Age and the reactions of American society towards new waves of immigration. Test your knowledge on key terms and concepts related to this significant historical period.

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