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US History
Immigration
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History
7th Grade
04/19/2010

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Term
Why did immigration increase?
Definition
• Hope for better opportunities
• Religious freedom
• Escape from oppressive governments
• Adventure
Term
Which group of immigrants were discriminated against because they were Catholic?
Definition
Irish
Term
Which group of immigrants had a law created to ban their immigration for 10 years?
Definition
Chinese
Term
Where is a place immigrants could go to get help in finding jobs and homes when arriving to the United States?
Definition
Settlement Houses
Term
Who created the settlement house in Chicago called Hull House?
Definition
Jane Addams
Term
Who gained political power by promising immigrants jobs and housing if they voted for them?
Definition
Political Machines
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