SS HISTORY 1: New Forms of Entertainment and Immigration

A collection of vocabulary flashcards focused on entertainment and immigration during the late 19th century.

Amusement Parks

Places like Coney Island and Kennywood that offered entertainment to the public.

Vaudeville Shows

Variety shows popular in the late 1800s that featured multiple acts, including comedy and music.

Spectator Sports

Sports events that are watched by spectators, with baseball being a significant example.

Nickelodeons

Early movie theaters that charged five cents for admission.

Ellis Island

The main port of entry for European immigrants to the United States.

Steerage

The third-class accommodations on a steamship, often crowded and uncomfortable.

Immigrant Push Factors

Conditions that drive people to leave their homeland, such as war or revolution.

Immigrant Pull Factors

Conditions that attract immigrants to a new country, such as jobs.

Overcrowding

A condition where the number of people exceeds the space available, often leading to poverty in cities.

False Assertion about New Immigrants

New immigrants were not mostly wealthy and educated; this statement is false.