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social studies ch. 7

TermDefinition
urbanization growth of cities resulting from industrialization
teniment an apartment building that is usually run down and over crowded
slum a neighborhood with over crowded and dangerous housing
social gospil a movement aimed at improving the lives of the poor
Jane Addams a pioneer social worker
Hull House founded in 1889, a model for other settlement houses of the time
Ellis Island the first stop in the United States for most immigrants coming from Europe
Melting Pot a place where cultures blend
Assimilation the process of blending into society
Angel Island the first stop in the United States for most immigrants coming from Asia
Chinese Exclusion enacted in 1882, this law banded Chinese immigrants for ten years
Plessy vs.Ferguson an 1896 case in which the Supreme Court ruled "separate but equal" did not violate the 14th Amendment. This allowed Southern States to maintain segregated institutions.
Booker T. Washington he was an African american educator, author, orator, and adviser to presidents
mass culture a common culture experienced by large numbers of people
Department Stores a store that sells everything from clothing to furniture and hardware
Mail-order catalogs a publication that contains pictures and descriptions of items that people can order by mail
leisure free time
ragtime a blend of African American songs musical forms
steamship a ship that is propelled by a steam engine
steerage part of a ship providing accommodations for passengers with the cheapest tickets
Statue of Liberty a symbol of America, a lady that stands for freedom
detain a person held in custody, especially for political reasons
ticket office an office or kiosk where tickets are sold for entertainment events or travel accommodations
money exchanger the place where immigrants exchange their money for american money.
kissing post Ellis Island in upper New York Bay, was a gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States
Created by: 1962111940
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