Guidled age
reform
make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
political bosses and political machines used what methods of manipulation to maintain control of offices during 19th century.
providing aid to citizens in exchange for political support.
• Overcrowding • High crime rate • Poor sanitation In the early 1900s, these problems were most directly a result of
rapid urbanization
Familial
relating to or occurring in a family or its members
sensationalism
the use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy, in order to provoke public interest or excitement.
Immigrants from the western hemisphere declined after 1900
Immigrants from the western hemisphere declined after 1900
arduous
involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring
Which is a pull factor for immigration
jobs
Most Asian immigrants went through which processing center?
Angel island
What was the first federal law passed to limit immigration into the united states
Chinese Exclusion act
Nativists main objective during the gilded age was to
RESTRICT IMMIGRATION
What was one result of the changes immigration patterns shown on the charts.
Restrictive immigration laws were passed
During the late 1800s political machines gained tremendous power in the political arena because
They provided jobs and assistance to many immigrants
Why was the Pendleton Act passed?
To end the spoils system
What new york politician ran a political machine and was incredibly corrupt
Tweed
One way the "new immigrants" of the late 1800s differed from the "old immigrants" of the early 1800s was that the "new immigrants"
came from southern and eastern europe
during the late 19th century, labor unions believe immigrants were
create a threat to their job security
corruption
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.