WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900
IMMIGRATION IN INDUSTRIAL AMERICA
Question
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Immigrants caused the crime rate increased in urban areas
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Immigrants took jobs away from Americans
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Immigrants caused wages to decline
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Immigrants caused production costs to increase
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the late 1800s, people in many parts of the world decided to leave their homes and immigrate to the United States. Fleeing crop failure, land and job shortages, rising taxes, and famine, many came to the U. S. because it was perceived as the land of economic opportunity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nativists promoted the traditions and Protestant religious beliefs of native-born Americans over the alien customs, languages, and faiths of newcomers and saw immigrants and their cultures as a threat to the American way of life. In particular, they resisted what they perceived as an encroachment of Catholicism.
Detailed explanation-3: -Like most immigrants that came before them, early 20th century immigrants came to better their lives. In Europe, many left their homelands in search of economic prosperity and religious freedom. Living conditions in Europe were degraded, as poverty and an exploding European population led to food shortages.
Detailed explanation-4: -Increasing nativist sentiment created political movements to restrict immigration. Nativist organizations like the Immigration Restriction League and the American Protective Association advocated strongly for limiting immigration into the United States.