Immigration Unit Test Checklist Multiple Choice - Old, New, and Modern Waves of Immigration Notes to review: “Push and Pull Factors - Old Wave Immig

Push Factors

Reasons that drive people to leave their home country, such as war, famine, or persecution.

Pull Factors

Attractions that draw migrants to a new country, such as better job opportunities, freedom, or family reunification.

Old Wave Immigration

The period of immigration primarily in the 19th century, characterized by migrants from Europe, particularly from countries like Ireland and Germany.

New Wave Immigration

The wave of immigration that began in the late 19th century through the early 20th century, with significant numbers coming from Southern and Eastern Europe.

Modern Immigration Trends

Recent patterns of immigration since the late 20th century, which include migrants from Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Chinese Exclusion Act

A law enacted in 1882 that prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the United States.

Nativists

Individuals who favor the interests of native-born inhabitants over those of immigrants.

Undocumented

Refers to individuals who reside in a country without legal permission.

Green Card

A legal document that allows a foreign national to live and work permanently in the United States. or often a path to U.S. citizenship.

Visa

A document that allows a foreign individual to stay in a country for a specific purpose, such as work or study.

Latinx

A gender-neutral term used to refer to individuals of Latin American descent.

Hispanic

A term used to denote people of Spanish-speaking origin, particularly from Latin America and Spain.

Know the big ideas of the Chinese Exclusion Act

___ Date: 1882; ___ What did it do?: It prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the United States.

Date Ranges for Immigration Waves

___ Old Wave: 1820-1880; ___ New Wave: 1880-1920; ___ Modern Wave: 1970-Present.

Push and Pull Factors for Old Wave Immigration

___ Push Factors: Famine in Ireland, political unrest in Germany; ___ Pull Factors: Economic opportunities in America.

Push and Pull Factors for New Wave Immigration

___ Push Factors: Political persecution, economic hardship; ___ Pull Factors: Industrial jobs, family reunification.

Major Groups of Immigrants in Old Wave

Primarily from Europe, especially Ireland and Germany.

Major Groups of Immigrants in New Wave

Significant numbers from Southern and Eastern Europe, including Italy, Poland, and Russia.

Major Groups of Immigrants in Modern Wave

Mainly from Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Know the difference between Latinx & Hispanic

___ Latinx: A gender-neutral term for individuals of Latin American descent; ___ Hispanic: Refers specifically to people from Spanish-speaking countries.

Immigrant Experience at Ellis Island

Ellis Island provided a relatively welcoming environment for European immigrants, with medical examinations and legal inspections aimed at ensuring safe entry into the United States.

Immigrant Experience at Angel Island

Angel Island subjected mostly Asian immigrants to lengthy detentions and interrogations, reflecting restrictive immigration policies and racial discrimination during its operation.

Definition of Culture

Culture encompasses the beliefs, behaviors, customs, and artifacts of a group, influencing their way of life and identity.

Who contributed to music in the US

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