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Columbian Exposition - ANSWER - Held in 1893 in the city of Chicago, it's purpose was to display the White City's downtown area and the fairgrounds along with the progress of American civilization such as new industrial technologies. "old" immigrants - ANSWER - The majority of them arrived befor...

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Columbian Exposition - ANSWER - Held in 1893 in the city of Chicago, it's purpose was to
display the White City's downtown area and the fairgrounds along with the progress of American
civilization such as new industrial technologies.


"old" immigrants - ANSWER - The majority of them arrived before 1880 and they came almost
exclusively from Western Europe and the British Isles. They had a high level of literacy and
occupational skills.


"new" immigrants - ANSWER - The majority of them arrived after 1890 and came from southern
and eastern Europe. They were poor, illiterate peasants who knew little of the democratic
tradition and many of which wished to make enough money to earn passage for their families
back in Europe.


Statue of Liberty - ANSWER - Began in the 1870's by the French sculptor Frederic-Auguste
Bartholdi and opened in New York Harbor in 1886.


Chinese Exclusion Act - ANSWER - Passed in 1882, it was the first bill regarding immigration. It
placed a ban on all new immigrants from China.


Ellis Island - ANSWER - An immigration center opened in 1892 in New York Harbor.


contract labor law - ANSWER - The American government created this law in 1885 in order to
protect american workers.


American Protective Association - ANSWER - Supported immigration restrictions as it was
openly prejudiced against Roman Catholics.
Salvation Army - ANSWER - Imported from England in 1879, this charity provided the basic
necessities of life for the homeless and the poor while also preaching Christian Gospel.

, Mary Baker Eddy - ANSWER - The middle class were drawn to her teachings that good health
was the result of correct thinking about "Father Mother God". She founded Christian Science.


National American Woman Suffrage Association - ANSWER - Founded by Elizabeth Cady
Stanton and Susan B. Anthony to secure the vote for women.


urbanization - ANSWER - The process by which america's population density reversed by 1920.


streetcar cities - ANSWER - The successor of walking cities, the first time in history where
people lived many miles from their jobs and commuted to work.


mass transportation - ANSWER - Included electric trolleys, elevated railroads, subways and
suspension bridges such as the Brooklyn Bridge. It segregated workers by income, allowing the
wealthy to move into the suburbs.


skyscrapers - ANSWER - The first was the Home Insurance Company Building built by William
Le Baron Jenny in Chicago. It was made possible by a steel skeleton, Otis elevator, and central
steam heating system.


ethnic neighborhoods - ANSWER - Areas of cities characterized by slums and tenement
apartments, a place where immigrants could maintain their culture and language by
cohabitation.


ghettos - ANSWER - Ethnic neighborhoods that were often crowded, unhealthy, and crime
ridden.


tenements - ANSWER - Buildings divided up by landlords into the smallest possible quarters to
maximize profit. Many were often windowless.


suburbs - ANSWER - The area that developed as the rich moved away from the city. They were
clean and sanitary.


Frederic Law Olmsted - ANSWER - A landscape architect who designed the ideal suburban
community.

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