This theory on immigrant assimilation states that immigrants abandon their native language and customs in order to mix into a diverse American culture.

Melting Pot Assimilation Theory

Three Generation Assimilation Theory

This theory on immigrant assimilation states that immigrants should retain their language and customs and become part of the diverse American culture.

Melting Pot Assimilation Theory

Three Generation Assimilation Theory

Skyscrapers were made possible by the development of which two innovations?

steel framework and the elevator

safer fire escapes and bigger ladders

larger bricks and stronger cement

steel framework and the elevator

the elevator and stronger cement

Cities in the late 19th century expanded (grew) in part because of all of the following innovations EXCEPT:

electric transit (subways, elevated trains)

These men are credited with manufacting the first successful glider that was able to fly.

Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright

Andrew Wright and George Eastman

Cornelius Vanderbilt and Daniel Burnham

Frederick Olmsted and Orville Wright

Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright

What is the size of the immigrant likely to represent?

The large number of immigrants that came to the United States during this period

Most immigrants at the time were obese

The large number of immigrants that came to the United States during this period

The misconception by many Americans that immigrants were big criminals

The idea that immigrants would be a big benefit to the country

What does the cartoonist seem to be implying about American attitudes towards immigrants at the turn of the century?

The view towards immigrants at this time period were mixed.

Most immigrants were liked by the majority of Americans

Old immigrants were preferred over New immigrants

The view towards immigrants at this time period were mixed.

Most immigrants were hard workers.

Life At The Turn Of The Century

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Life At The Turn Of The Century

This group of immigrants were seen more favorably because they came from Western and Northern Europe and they were mostly of the Protestant faith.

Through which place did immigrants from Asia pass before gaining entry to the United States?

This group of immigrants faced a strong wave of anti-immigrant feelings because they were mostly Catholic or Jewish, poor, and from Eastern and Southern Europe.

From 1882 to 1943 this law limited the entry of an Asian immigrant group to the United States. It was the first immigration law in U.S. history to limit immigration based on one's ethnic background.

Also known as the National Origins System, this law placed a quota on immigrants based on which country they originated from.

Through which placed did most European immigrants that arrived at the turn of the century pass before gaining entry into the United States?

This theory on immigrant assimilation states that immigrants abandon their native language and customs in order to mix into a diverse American culture.

This theory on immigrant assimilation states that immigrants should retain their language and customs and become part of the diverse American culture.

This idea at the turn of the century led to a rise of anti-immigrant groups and a demand for immigration restrictions.

Who was the inventor of the Kodak camera, that allowed for a more convenient development of pictures?

Skyscrapers were made possible by the development of which two innovations?

Which problems developed in cities during hte early 1900's?

Cities in the late 19th century expanded (grew) in part because of all of the following innovations EXCEPT:

This innovation led to the nation being connected from the East Coast to the West Coast, decreasing the travel from months to days.

This Scottish immigrant arrived in the United States as a poor boy but transformed himself into one of America's richest men during the turn of the century.

These men are credited with manufacting the first successful glider that was able to fly.

He started the first research laboratory in which he was able to develop the light bulb and the system to distribute electricity.

What is the size of the immigrant likely to represent?

What does the cartoonist seem to be implying about American attitudes towards immigrants at the turn of the century?

According to the Three Generation theory, at which point are most immigrants fully assimilated?