15 Questions
What was the primary cause of nativism in the Gilded Age?
Arrival of unskilled immigrants from Eastern European nations
Why did some immigrants desire to retain as much of their cultural heritage as possible?
To maintain a sense of identity
What was the purpose of the rigorous testing process imposed on new immigrants?
To prevent people with disabilities from living among the general population
Which US immigration policy favored established inhabitants over immigrants from Eastern European and Asian nations?
The Page Act of 1875
What led to the enactment of The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
Exhaustion of mines as a source of employment for Chinese immigrants
What was the primary reason for the Chinese Exclusion Act?
To preserve the fabric of American society from perceived threats
Which of the following was a factor contributing to the distrust of immigrant groups in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
The belief that immigrants were stealing jobs from American families
Which political party was formed in response to the influx of Catholic, German, and Irish immigrants?
The Know Nothing Party
What was the primary purpose of the Immigration Act of 1924?
To reduce the number of southern and eastern European immigrants
Which theory promoted by wealthy businessmen in the late 19th and early 20th centuries helped justify their practices?
The Social Darwinism theory
What was the main reason for the influx of immigrants to America during the Industrial Revolution?
The rumors that America offered freedom and success for hard work
Which group opposed the influx of new immigrants during the Industrial Revolution?
The nativists
What was the Gilded Age characterized by?
A vast disparity of wealth between businessmen and workers
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a notable achievement during the Gilded Age?
The assembly line
How did the type of immigrants arriving in America change during the Industrial Revolution?
America started receiving unskilled labor and poorer immigrants
Explore the period of tremendous growth, social reform, and immigration in America during the Industrial Revolution from 1865 to 1900. Understand how the United States became known as a land of liberty and opportunity for immigrants seeking freedom and success.
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