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1.Immigrants came to the United States because they wanted religious and political freedom for better living opportunities and to escape wars.
2. The immigrants adopted some American cultures; Americans adopted some immigrant cultures.
3. Examples of the adopted immigrant cultures are:
-Foods. [tacos, burritos, Hibachi, and China Grocery's]
-Jobs/ Activities[ acrylic and gel nails]
-Attire and Cosmetics
". . . This, then, is held to be the duty of the man of Wealth: First, to set an example of modest,
unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance; to provide moderately for the
legitimate wants of those dependent upon him; and after doing so to consider all surplus revenues
which come to him simply as trust funds, which he is called upon to administer, and strictly bound as
a matter of duty to administer in the manner
which, in his judgment, is best calculated to
produce the most beneficial results for the community— . . ."
— Andrew Carnegie, "Wealth," North American Review, June 1889
According to this passage, the responsibility of the wealthy is to
1.invest in future industry to increase wealth
2.share their excess wealth with the community
3.maintain a lifestyle consistent with their wealth
4.influence government to assist all people
Speaker A: "Our nation has grown and prospered from the ideas and labor of immigrants. The
nation has been enriched by immigrants from different nations who brought new
ideas and lifestyles, which have become part of American culture."
Speaker B: "United States industries are competing with established European manufacturers.
To prosper, American industries need the vast supply of unskilled labor that is
provided by immigrants."
Speaker C: "Immigrants are
taking jobs at low wages
without regard for long hours and workers' safety. American workers must unite to
end this unfair competition."
Speaker D: "Immigrants arrive in American cities poor and frightened. They are helped to find
jobs or housing. These newcomers should show their gratitude at voting time."
Speaker D is expressing an opinion most like that of a
1. labor union member
2. religious leader
3. factory owner
4. political party boss
The 1800's and early 1900's were a time of great growth for the United States. It was during this time that millions of people from many parts of the world immigrated to the United States due to multiple reasons. These immigrants often came from Europe. Many immigrants also came from Asia and Mexico. It is necessary to analyze the reasoning behind this mass movement of people from one side of the world to another.
A main group of immigrants who traveled to the United States during the 1800's and 1900's were the Europeans. During this time period nearly 20 million Europeans arrived in the United States. A major reason for this immigration was freedom. Many Europeans fled to the United States to escape religious persecution in their home countries. Other Europeans left due to rising population. There were extremely high population densities in many European countries and due to this high population there was competition over jobs. The scarcity of jobs in comparison to population also led to people going to the United States.
Along with Europeans, Chinese and Japanese also greatly immigrated to the United States during the late 1800's and early 1900's. These immigrants came to the West Coast. Many of these immigrants came in hope of fortune after the discovery of gold. Similar to Europeans, Asians often came to the United States in hope of finding work. They also came to the U.S. to escape political persecution in their home countries.
The last major groups of immigrants that came to the United States were those of the West Indies and Mexico. People of the West Indies came to the United States due to the scarcity of jobs in their home countries. The industrial boom in the United States during this time promised work for everyone. Mexicans immigrated to the United States to find work. They also came to the United States to flee political turmoil.