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US History Unit 7
Urban America 1865-1896
Question | Answer |
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Nativism | disliking of immigrants by native-born peoples |
Chinese Exclusion Act | not allowing to immigrate 1882-1943 |
Why did immigrants move to America? | better life, better jobs, political freedoms, religions freedoms, "American Dream" |
Where did immigrants enter America? | Ellis or Angel island |
Why did American cities grow? | immigrants tended to remain in cities, more better paying jobs, running water, lights, plumbing |
Skyscraper | made of steel, built up not out-land costs increased |
Mass Transit | move people more efficiently-cable cars, electric trolley cars |