Industrialization and the Gilded Age, 1865โ1898
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
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 did the Immigration Act of 1882 NOT limit?
Convict immigrants
Diseased immigrants
Insane immigrants
Chinese immigrants
What innovation in transportation affected the influx of immigrants into America during the early 20th century?
Steamships
Railroads
Airplanes
Automobiles
Who led the American Federation of Labor to focus on higher wages and shorter workdays?
Clara Barton
John D Rockefeller
William Jennings Bryan
Samuel Gompers
What role did labor unions play in shaping public opinion toward new immigrants during the late nineteenth century?
They often opposed immigration, blaming newcomers for driving down wages and job security for native workers.
They actively supported unrestricted immigration as a way to increase union membership rapidly.
They pushed for higher education standards among migrants aspiring towards white-collar jobs within industries.
They remained neutral on immigration issues focusing solely on improving working conditions within factories.
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

How are we doing?
Give us your feedback and let us know how we can improve
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
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 was a consequence for many Japanese Americans during World War II as a result of Executive Order 9066?
Mandatory military service in Europe
Internment in camps
Mass deportation to Japan
Forced assimilation policies