Intolerance and Prejudice
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Immigrants Suffered Discrimination
Immigrants faced disapproval, xenophobia, and were blamed for social issues in their daily lives.
WASPs vs Immigrants
Discrimination between White Anglo-Saxon Protestants and new immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe.
Integration Issues
Immigrants faced challenges with separate communities, languages, and religious beliefs.
Exploitation by Employers
Immigrants endured long hours, low pay, and poor housing conditions due to employer exploitation.
New Restrictions on Immigration
The 1920s saw the implementation of literacy tests and quota systems like the Emergency Quota Act of 1921 and the Johnson-Reed Act of 1924.
Racial Restrictions
Africans, Asians, Arabs, and certain Europeans faced limited entry due to racial restrictions.
Segregation in the South
African Americans in the South faced segregation, separate facilities, and poverty.
Limited Employment Opportunities
African Americans encountered limited job options, often relegated to unskilled, low-paid positions.
Living in Ghettos
African Americans lived in run-down, overcrowded areas with high rents, facing racism and economic challenges.