Industrialization and the Gilded Age, 1865–1898
Which policy specifically aimed to restrict Chinese immigration to the United States, reflecting widespread anti-Chinese sentiment in the late 19th century?
The Immigration Act of 1917
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
The Gentlemen's Agreement of 1907
The Emergency Quota Act of 1921
Which piece of legislation, aimed at limiting immigration in the early 20th century, is best understood as a response to nativist sentiment and concerns over cultural purity?
National Origins Act of 1924
Immigration Act of 1917
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
Emergency Quota Act of 1921
Why did Irish immigrants face severe discrimination during their arrival in mid-19th-century America?
Discrimination arose due to the Irish role in the American Revolution.
Irish immigrants were believed to be agents working for British interests in America.
Anti-Catholic sentiment and suspicion of job competition fueled tension with existing inhabitants.
There was a widespread fear that Irish immigrants carried dangerous diseases.
What was a significant difference between the new immigrants arriving in America during the early 20th century compared to those who arrived in the late 19th century?
The new immigrants were more likely to come from Southern and Eastern Europe.
The new immigrants mostly spoke English as their first language.
The new immigrants mostly came to work on railroads and mines.
The new immigrants were predominantly from Northern Europe.
What was one effect of the "New" immigration on American society in the late nineteenth century?
Decreased population growth
Decreased urbanization
Increased cultural diversity
Reduced labor force
What unintended consequence did World War I have on U.S domestic policies regarding immigration?
Prompted a temporary increase in labor demand leading to an encouragement of European migration
Fueled United States expansion into global immigrant aid programs like Nansen Passports
Increased restrictionist sentiment resulting in laws like the Emergency Quota Act
Initiated a shift toward multiculturalism and acceptance of immigrant cultures within mainstream society
Who were targeted by nativists during late nineteenth-century American society for preserving their languages and culture?
African Americans
Immigrants from non-English-speaking countries
Immigrants from English-speaking countries
Native Americans

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Which island served as an immigrant inspection station for millions of immigrants arriving on the East Coast of the United States between 1892 and 1954?
Liberty Island
Ellis Island
Angel Island
Alcatraz Island
In what way did industrialization in American cities during late-19th-century influence first-generation immigrants' experiences?
They were often employed in low-paying factory jobs under poor working conditions due to industrial growth demands.
Industrialization played a minimal role as agriculture remained the primary sector employing first-generation immigrants at that time.
Most first-generation immigrants became entrepreneurs starting their own businesses rather than taking industrial jobs.
Immigrants avoided urban centers preferring rural areas where industrial jobs were not available.
What did the Immigration Act of 1882 NOT limit?
Convict immigrants
Diseased immigrants
Insane immigrants
Chinese immigrants