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The Rise of Industrial America: 1865-1900

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The Rise of Industrial America: 1865-1900

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During the Industrial Revolution in America, what kind of immigrants started arriving between 1870 and 1900?

People seeking social reform

Skilled laborers and wealthy individuals

Professionals looking for business opportunities

Unskilled labor and individuals with limited financial resources (correct)

What is the main reason some native-born Americans wanted to restrict immigration during the Industrial Revolution?

To promote liberty and justice for all

To protect their jobs and way of life (correct)

To increase social reform

To encourage cultural diversity

Which term did the group of native-born Americans who wanted to restrict immigration during the Industrial Revolution adopt for themselves?

Nativists (correct)

Natives of Freedom

Gilded Workers

Immigrant Allies

What era is also known as the Gilded Age in United States history?

The Industrial Revolution Signup and view all the answers

What notable achievement is mentioned as occurring during the Gilded Age in the text?

The construction of the transcontinental railroad Signup and view all the answers

Why did the United States government require a specific ethnic group to carry personal identification visas?

To discriminate against Chinese individuals and limit their entry into the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the establishment of quotas on immigration in the 1920s?

To limit the number of immigrants entering the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant concern of nativists in the Gilded Age regarding the new surge of immigrants?

Potential loss of American jobs. Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical concept promoted by businessmen contributed to the distrust towards certain immigrant groups?

Social Darwinism Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main concerns of the Know Nothing Party regarding the new wave of immigrants?

Strengthening native-born Protestant Americans' security. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of nativism during the Gilded Age?

The influx of immigrants from Eastern European nations who did not speak English or share the Protestant religion Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of The Page Act of 1875?

To prevent illegal practices, including human trafficking for labor, and to exclude Chinese and Japanese immigrants Signup and view all the answers

Why did many Chinese immigrants come to America in the late 19th century?

Seeking job opportunities in the cities after working in the mines Signup and view all the answers

What was a common requirement for new immigrants arriving at Angel Island in San Francisco?

Undergoing physical and mental tests such as vision, hearing, and agility Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the fear of foreigners have on US immigration policy?

Led to xenophobia and the enactment of laws limiting immigration from Eastern European and Asian nations Signup and view all the answers