Immigration and Nativism in the 19 th Century. Immigration Many Immigrants come to the United States, eventually up to one million per year. (US Pop in.

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Immigration and Nativism in the 19 th Century

Immigration Many Immigrants come to the United States, eventually up to one million per year. (US Pop in 1900 : ~76 Million) 1.Often political and economic refugees 2.Attracted to political & economic opportunities Willing to work for low wages Willing to move to find work

Immigration Immigrants come from all over the world. Eastern United States: Ireland Eastern Europe Southern Europe Western United States: Asia (Mostly China)

Coming to America Cramped, unhealthy, and dangerous conditions on steamships.

Processing Immigrants Ellis Island, New York Angel Island, California

Living in America Many immigrants moved into ethnic enclave neighborhoods. Advantages? Disadvantages?

Nativism – Immigrant Backlash Nativism Causes?Consequences?