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1 DO NOW 1) Write a brief summary of your families immigration history to the USA 2) Don t say my family has always lived here because there is no such thing as a Native American 3) If you have absolutely no idea make an educated guess detailing where your family most likely came from

2 Do Now 1) Use an online resource to research the meaning of your last name and what country of origin it comes from 2) It will tell you where your last name originates from as well as the location of people with a similar last name... 3) Write down where you last name comes from and a resarch a few facts about that country..

3 Gilded Age Immigration

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6 The Gilded Age - Immigrants I. During the gilded age the U.S.A. experienced a rapid change in three major ways: A. Industrialization industrial manufacturing B. Urbanization people moving to cities C. Immigration people coming to the USA II. New industrial jobs led millions of immigrants to rush to the U.S.A. seeking new opportunities not available to them in their own countries III. These immigrants desire for employment allowed the industrial expansion and rapid urbanization of the U.S.A.

7 Immigrants I. Old Immigrants- from Great Britain and were similar to Americans (English, Protestant Christian) II. New immigrants - from southern and eastern Europe beginning in the late 19 th century (not similar to USA) A. Immigrants came mainly from Ireland, Germany & Italy B. These immigrants were poor, Catholic or Jewish C. Chinese and Japanese immigrants made up a small percentage of immigrant arriving in the late 19 th century (west coast) III. Many American natives felt threatened their way of life was being threatened by these new immigrants

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10 Immigration I. During the Gilded Age the USA experienced a rapid spike in immigration A. Fueled the industrial and urban growth of the USA II. Push/Pull factors encouraged immigrants to leave their old lives for a fresh start in the USA III. The journey was difficult and costly (many died on the journey)

11 Push/Pull Factors of Immigration I. Push Factors= things that force/ push people out of a country/state A. Drought, famine and starvation B. Wars/death C. Economic struggles = money problems, no jobs II. Pull Factors= things that attract people to a new country; pull them in A. Free/cheap land B. Freedoms: political, economic & social C. Employment opportunities: industrial jobs D. New life: chance to start fresh & make a better life

12 Journey to America I. The journey to the USA was often difficult and sometimes deadly A. Diseases were a serious problem in the crossing to America and some immigrants died on the journey or soon after arrival II. The majority of immigrants could barely afford a ticket to come to the U.S. III. They could only pack what they could carry. (Clothes, photograph, tools for their trade) IV. Most immigrants were forced to ride in steerage class A. Steerage was located on the lowest decks of the ship with no private cabins and was dirty and over crowded

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20 Immigrants Arrive in America I. 2 ports of entry into the U.S. A. Ellis Island- New York City à for Europeans B. Angel Island- San Francisco Bay à for Asians II. To enter the USA immigrants had to be healthy and show they had money, a skill, or someone to provide for them. III. They had to go through a series of health tests and evaluations and could possibly be sent back to their homeland if they did not meet proper guidelines..

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26 1. What is your name? 2. How old are you? 3. Are you male or female? 4. Are you married or single? 5. What is your occupation? 6. Are you able to read and write? 7. What country are you from? 8. What is your race? 9. What is the name and address of a relative from your native country? 10. What is your final destination in America? 11. Who paid for your passage? 12. How much money do you have with you? 13. Have you been to America before? 14. Are you meeting a relative here in America? Who? 15. Have you been in a prison, almshouse, or institution for care of the insane? 16. Are you a polygamist? Are you an anarchist? 17. Are you coming to America for a job? Where will you work? 18. What is the condition of your health? 19. Are you deformed or crippled? 20. How tall are you? 21. What color are your eyes/hair? 22. Do you have any identifying marks? (scars, birthmarks, tattoos) 23. Where were you born? (list country and city) 24. Who was the first President of America? 25. What are the colors of our flag? 26. How many stripes are on our flag? How many stars? 27. What is the 4th of July? 28. What is the Constitution? 29. What are the three branches in our government? 30. Which President freed the slaves? 31. Can you name the 13 original Colonies? 32. Who signs bills into law? 33. Who is the current President of the United States? 34. What is America s national anthem called?

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28 DO NOW 1 On a Google Document include these things: 1 5 pictures of immigrants on ships during the journey to America 2 10 pictures of Ellis Island (Inside & Outside) 3 5 facts about Ellis Island (immigration) 4 3 pictures of Angel Island (Inside and Outside) 5 The number of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island 6 A map of where immigrants came from to the U.S.A. 7 Chart of immigrants by country 8 Information about what types of immigrants were allowed to pass through Ellis Island.

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