Study Guide –
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Why did immigration
into the United States
increase?
Hope for better opportunities
Escape oppressive governments
Adventure!
Religious freedom
Between 1880 and 1920 (the 3rd wave), where did most of the immigrants come from?
Southern and Eastern Europe (SEE)
Why do cities develop?
Specialized Industries
New England
Textiles
Pittsburgh
Steel
Detroit
Automobiles
Chicago
Meatpacking
Immigrants come to the US
and live in the cities
Angel Island –San Francisco
Ellis Island – New York City
Americans move from the rural areas (farms) to urban areas (cities) for job opportunities
Efforts to solve immigration problems
 Settlement Houses
o Hull House- Jane Addams
 Political Machines
o Provide housing and jobs for
immigrants
Provide
housing and
jobs for
immigrants.
City Problems
 Farmers lost jobs because of
mechanization
 People move to cities in search of
jobs (rural → urban)
 Cities are growing so fast that
they become overcrowded
*Corruption (bad)
*Bribes for votes
*Stuff ballot boxes
*Fraudulent
kickbacks
*Boss Tweed