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During the Industrial Revolution in America, what kind of immigrants started arriving between 1870 and 1900?
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?
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?
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?
What era is also known as the Gilded Age in United States history?
What notable achievement is mentioned as occurring during the Gilded Age in the text?
What notable achievement is mentioned as occurring during the Gilded Age in the text?
Why did the United States government require a specific ethnic group to carry personal identification visas?
Why did the United States government require a specific ethnic group to carry personal identification visas?
What was the primary reason behind the establishment of quotas on immigration in the 1920s?
What was the primary reason behind the establishment of quotas on immigration in the 1920s?
What was a significant concern of nativists in the Gilded Age regarding the new surge of immigrants?
What was a significant concern of nativists in the Gilded Age regarding the new surge of immigrants?
Which philosophical concept promoted by businessmen contributed to the distrust towards certain immigrant groups?
Which philosophical concept promoted by businessmen contributed to the distrust towards certain immigrant groups?
What was one of the main concerns of the Know Nothing Party regarding the new wave of immigrants?
What was one of the main concerns of the Know Nothing Party regarding the new wave of immigrants?
What was the primary cause of nativism during the Gilded Age?
What was the primary cause of nativism during the Gilded Age?
What was the main purpose of The Page Act of 1875?
What was the main purpose of The Page Act of 1875?
Why did many Chinese immigrants come to America in the late 19th century?
Why did many Chinese immigrants come to America in the late 19th century?
What was a common requirement for new immigrants arriving at Angel Island in San Francisco?
What was a common requirement for new immigrants arriving at Angel Island in San Francisco?
What effect did the fear of foreigners have on US immigration policy?
What effect did the fear of foreigners have on US immigration policy?
