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US Immigration
explaining the political, cultural, and econoic reasons for immigration
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History
7th Grade
02/09/2011

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What drove the Irish to America?
Definition
The potato famine
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What was the potato famine?
Definition
A disease that destroyed the potato crop in Ireland.
Term
The loss of the potato crop caused ___.
Definition
famine (food shortage)
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Why did the Irish come to America?
Definition
for a better life
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What drove the Germans to America?
Definition
Revolutions in several parts of Germany
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Why did the fights start in Germany?
Definition
Rebels fought for democratic reforms. Basically, they wanted more say over what was happening in their country.
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Were the rebels successful in revolting?
Definition
No. Thousands left Germany and came to the US.
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What were the Germans looking for in life in America?
Definition
a better life than they had in Germany
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Why did the English and Polish come to America?
Definition
Promise of freedom and hopes for a better life
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Why did the Chinese come to America?
Definition
Because of the Gold Rush in California, they came to help as workers.
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Why did immigrants choose to go north in America?
Definition
manufacturing industries brought in the main income; better lifestyle; no slavery
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Why did some immigrants choose to go south in America?
Definition
Farms and plantations; Cotton was the main product; Slavery
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What was the Irish religion?
Definition
Gaelic
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What was the Irish language spoken?
Definition
English
Term
What was the Irish political orientation?
Definition
Roman Catholic
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What language did the Germans speak?
Definition
German
Term
What religions were practiced in Germany?
Definition
Roman Catholic or Lutheran
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What language was spoken in England?
Definition
English
Term
What religion was practiced in England?
Definition
Anglican
Term
Did famine cause a push or pull factor?
Definition
push
Term
id overpopulation cause a push or pull factor?
Definition
push
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Did job opportunities cause a push or pull factor?
Definition
pull
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Did English rule cause a push or pull factor?
Definition
push
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What were the consequences of immigration on urban development in the US?
Definition
There was a greater demand for social services such as transportation, water and sewers. Immigration created immigrant communities. There was an increase in relligious conflicts among American and immigrant groups. It forced political parties to offer programs that appealed to immigrants.
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