Immigrant experience

Culture can be defined as

the shared beliefs, values, and way of life of a group.

Where did the majority of European immigrants reside in the late 1800s?

in large cities

Which of the following best describes an enclave?

a distinct group that lived or worked together within a larger community

Which law made it harder for some Europeans to immigrate to the United States and easier for others?

The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act-

Which of the following was a provision of the Chinese Exclusion Act that affected Chinese immigrants who were already in the United States?

The act prohibited Chinese immigrants from becoming American citizens.

Which of these statements best describes the views of nativists in the late 1800s?

They believed that immigrants were inferior to individuals born in the United States.

In the early 1800s, Chinese immigrants established the first Chinatowns in cities

along the western coast of the US.

What outside factor most directly contributed to the formation of enclaves in cities?

housing discrimination

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, violent riots were started in several Chinatowns by

nativists who were angry and resentful of newcomers.

During which decade did Chinese immigration to America increase at a high rate?

the 1850s

Which of the following best describes nativism?

the belief that the interests of native citizens should come before the interests of outsiders

In the late 1800s, anti-Chinese sentiment grew because labor unions promoted the idea that Chinese immigrants were taking American jobs by

working for lower pay.