Positive Effects of Urbanization New Technology Subways trains

Positive Effects of Urbanization New Technology: Subways, trains, and streetcars help improve transportation Gas and electricity proved lights - made streets safer New water and sewage systems Skyscrapers

Positive Effects of Urbanization Cultural Advantages: Museums, concert halls, parks, and theaters Public schools increased education New printing press led to mass production of newspapers

Positive Effects of Urbanization Community Improvements: Jane Addams- Hull House- provide education and services to the poor

Aim: Which groups immigrated to the United States and what was their experience? Do Now: a) Interpret the text of Emma Lazarus’ quote from inside the Statue of Liberty. Homework: a) Vocabulary Quiz Tuesday

Emma Lazarus’ quote from inside the Statue of Liberty. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” —Emma Lazarus in 1883 (located on the inner walls of the Statue of Liberty)

Old Immigrants v. New Immigrants Countries of Origin Old Immigrants New Immigrants Time Period of Immigration Reasons for Immigration 1620 -1850 - 1924 Contribution to American Society

Old Immigrants v. New Immigrants Countries of Origin Old Immigrants Western and Northern Europe Africa (England, Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, and Netherlands) New Immigrants Southern and Eastern Europe Asia (Italy, Poland, Russia, China, and Japan) Time Period of Immigration Reasons for Immigration 1620 -1850 - 1924 Potato Famine drove the Irish to seek opportunities in the U. S. Political Freedom - Revolution caused German’s to seek peace and stability Others sought better economic opportunities Religious Freedom Greater economic freedom Greater political freedom Greater religious freedom Contribution to American Society European culture The cultural contributions of the Forms of government and religion new immigrants can be seen in the Economic patterns and beliefs art, food, music and culture of modern America.

Checkpoint Why did people immigrate to the United States?

Ellis Island • Immigrants had to pass inspection at immigration stations: 1. Physical Examinations 2. Met with a government Inspector • Approx. 20% were detained for a day at Ellis Island before being inspected; only 2% of them were denied entry. • From 1892 -1924, 17 million people passed through

Angel Island • Located in San Francisco Bay • Main Immigration station for Asian immigrants • Faced harsh questioning and long detention • Consisted of filthy, ramshackle buildings

Cooperation for Survival • Once admitted, immigrants had to find a place to live, get a job, adapt to new lifestyle, language, and culture. • Built ethnic communities based on culture and religion, forming social clubs and societies

1902 National Reclamation Act • encouraged the irrigation of arid (dry) land • created new farmland in Western states, drawing in workers

Apply your knowledge What kind of problems could immigrants face with people already living in America?