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9 Cards in this Set
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Why did so many new immigrants come to America?
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to have a better life (jobs, security, safety & $$)
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What problems did immigrants face in the U.S.?
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hard work, low pay, crowded living positions, if injured lose job, etc.
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When did "new" immigrants begin to come to the U.S.?
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in late 1800's
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What kinds of serious problems did new immigrants face?
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Lack of good water, not enough police or firefighters, and rents were HIGH!
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What are immigrants?
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People who come to a country to live permanently.
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Why did people start emigrating (to the U.S)?
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There were many reasons, some guesses include: no jobs in homeland, war & killing squads in home country, etc.
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Name one positive effect the immigration of the late 1800's had upon America.
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workers with different skills
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Name one positive effect the immigration of the late 1800's had upon America.
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the increased number of workers allowed factories to grow larger
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Name one negative effect the immigration of the late 1800's had upon America.
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overcrowding
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