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ch 7
a new wave of immigrants
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History
8th Grade
09/25/2006

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Immigrants who had come to the U.S before the 1800s. they were mostly from great Britain,Germany,Ireland,and Scandinavia.most were protestants.
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old immigrants
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those immigrants who came during the U.S. during the late 1800s and after. They came from southern and eastern Europe
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new immigrants
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the area on ships lower level near the location of the steering mechanisms where many low-income passengers were crowded
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steerage
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poorly-built,overcrowded apartments where many immigrants lived
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tenements
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aid organization which offered help to immigrants in cass of sickness, unemployment or death
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benevolent societies
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passed by Congress in 1882,banning Chinese immigrants to the U.S. for 10 years.It extended several times.
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Chinese Exclusion Act
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passed by congress in 1882,banning chinese immigrants to the U.S. for 10 years. it was extended several time
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Chinese exclusion Act
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founded in 1894 by nativist who demanded that all immigrants prove they can read or right before entering the country
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immigration restriction league
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public transportation
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mass transit
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neighborhoods surrounding urban centers where many middle class Americans moved
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suburbs
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Giant retail stores which grew popular
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department stores
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Neighborhood centers in poor areas
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settlement houses
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