Immigration Chapter 13 Section 1
Europeans flood into America Immigrants from Europe came to America for many reasons and entered the country through Ellis Island Between 1865-1914, nearly 25 million Europeans immigrated to the United States. The first wave came from Northern and Western Europe German/Irish This new wave came from Southern and Eastern Europe Italy, Greece, Austria, Russia, Serbia
Why did they Immigrate Europeans immigrated to the US for many reasons Many came because American industries had plenty of jobs available Immigration led to very cheap labor in America Some moved to avoid forced military service Many Italians were escaping inflation in food prices Jews in eastern Europe fled religious persecution
Nativism Resurges Economic concerns and religious and ethnic prejudices led some Americans to push for laws restricting immigration Nativism is an extreme dislike of immigrants by native born people Nativist opposed immigration for many reasons Many labor unions also opposed immigration
Prejudice Against Catholics Increased feeling of nativism led to the foundation of anti-immigrant organizations American Protective Association Anti-Catholics It’s members vowed to not hire Catholics The Irish were among the immigrants who suffered most from the Anti-Catholic feelings
Restrictions on Asians In the west, anti-Chinese sentiment sometimes led to racial violence. In 1882, Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act. Law barred Chinese immigration for 10 years and prevented the Chinese currently in the US citizenship.
Assignment Complete Section 1 questions 2-6 on page 447 Compare Nativist feelings toward Catholics and Asians using a Venn Diagram