NATIVISM SWBAT Describe antiimmigrant sentiment in mid19 th

NATIVISM SWBAT: Describe anti-immigrant sentiment in mid-19 th century America

Do Now � � Define ethnocentrism, nativism, and xenophobia Explain the relationship between these terms.

“Old Immigration”

“Old Immigration” � � Irish: �Escape from 1845 Potato Famine �Worked for low wages, lived in slums & tenements �Catholic discriminated against �Gangs of New York film Germans: �Had more money �Settled in Pennsylvania, Ohio & Wisconsin (Amish & Mennonites immigrated for religious reasons)

Approximately how many immigrants arrived in America between 1840 and

Nativists & Discrimination � � Nativists believed they were the true "Native" Americans despite being descended from immigrants Much nativist sentiment was focused on Irish Americans, but German & Chinese immigrants came under attack as well

Nativists & Discrimination Nativists worried about: �Jobs �Catholic influence �Close-knit Irish community �Political influence (immigrants tended to vote Democratic) 1849: Formed secret society: “Order of the Star Spangled Banner” (OSSB) in NYC Became Know-Nothing/American Party � �Limit immigration, political power & influence �Restrictive naturalization laws

Wrap Up � � In what ways are nativism & xenophobia displayed in our society today? Source of Immigrants