Passed in 1882, what were the implications of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

nearly all the Chinese were barred from entering the country

Which of the following was a "push" factor that led Europeans to the United States?

lack of social and economic mobility

In what ways was cities segregated based on socio-economic status?

poor lived closer to the city & rich lived in the suburbs

Describe mansion living.

upper & middle class families with heavily-decorated parlors

What was the goal of the realism movement in the United States?

artists were trying to show the actual American lifestyle

Describe slum living.

over-populated, tenements, and rodent/bug infestation

What is the core of the American Dream?

hope of what America can bring to a newly immigrating person

What was the Social Gospel movement dedicated to?

helping all people in the worst living conditions

What was the political machine?

unofficial political group created to keep someone in office

What was required for entrance into the country for steerage and third-class passengers?

medical inspection and cross-examination

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1
Which of the following was a "pull" factor for Europeans to the United States?
religious and political persecution
belief in the "American Dream"
crop failure
overpopulation
2
Passed in 1882, what were the implications of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
Chinese children were excluded from public education
Chinese with a criminal record couldn't come to the US
Chinese immigrants could no longer work for the railroad
nearly all the Chinese were barred from entering the country
3
Which of the following was a "push" factor that led Europeans to the United States?
lack of social and economic mobility
relatives who moved there already
religious and political freedom
economic opportunities
4
With the giant rush of immigrants, came what new type of politician?
"the supreme"
"the boss"
"the doctor"
"the father"
5
Who were considered the "New Immigrants?"
Central Americans
Eastern and Southern Europeans
Central and Eastern Asians
Western and Northern Europeans
6
What lured new immigrants to the United States from across the globe?
growth of cities
all answers are correct
new industrial jobs
"American Dream"
7
In what ways was cities segregated based on socio-economic status?
rich lived closer to the city & poor lived in the suburbs
poor lived closer to the city & rich lived in the suburbs
poor lived in apartments while the rich lived in tenements
rich lived close to factories & poor commuted from suburbs
8
Describe mansion living.
dangerous and unsafe living places
small and narrow apartments with few windows
disease-infested, polluted, and dirty
upper & middle class families with heavily-decorated parlors
9
W/ advancements in technology & changes in the workplace, many Americans found themselves with?
diseases and overpopulation
leisure time
a desire to retreat to the countryside
slums and ghettos
10
What was the goal of the realism movement in the United States?
artists were trying to show the actual American lifestyle
to show the glamorous lifestyle of the rich and famous
to show an idealistic vision of the "American Dream"
to include pointed arches, ribbed vaults & flying buttresses
11
What did new immigrants face from existing Americans and earlier immigrant groups?
huge welcome parties
discrimination
open arms of welcome
housing assistance and jobs to help them succeed in America
12
"Bosses" listened to immigrants and promised policies and bills in exchange for what?
their devotion and loyalty
free theatre tickets
their votes
a small fee to be paid monthly
13
Advancements in transportation allowed the middle and upper classes to move ....
to high-rises in the city.
inside the city.
outside the city.
closer to the city.
14
Describe slum living.
upper and middle class families
over-populated, tenements, and rodent/bug infestation
had front parlors that were heavily decorated
animals were used to teach children kindness and discipline
15
What is the core of the American Dream?
hope of what America can bring to a newly immigrating person
that life should be easy and that anything is achievable
that the best way to get ahead is to lie, cheat, and steal
to become an American politician to influence public policy
16
What was created in 1892 as a place to register immigrants before entering the country?
Ellis Island
Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island
Census Bureau
17
Who is known for developing settlement houses, including Hull House on Chicago's southside?
Jane Addams
Mark Twain
Gwendolyn Brooks
William Tweed
18
What was the Social Gospel movement dedicated to?
building tenement houses for incoming immigrants
helping all people in the worst living conditions
spreading the Word of God through song and dance
teaching all children how to read the Bible
19
What was the political machine?
unofficial political group created to keep someone in office
the name of a politician who serves more than one term
the box that holds the ballots for an election
a machine that lets you know who you should vote for
20
What was required for entrance into the country for steerage and third-class passengers?
medical inspection and cross-examination
$100 fee
they were not allowed into the country
to be accompanied by a first-class passenger

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