Title: New Immigrants, Cities, 9.4- 9.6 Flashcards | Quizlet
Headings: New Immigrants, Cities, 9.4- 9.6
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US History - Chapter 9
Essay questions Industry and Immigrants
history midterm people
History 11.5 to 11.7

Content: Why did some Americans want to restrict immigration
Some people were worried that immigrants would lower pay or take jobs away from native-born citizens. They also linked immigrants' physical characteristics to criminal tendencies or lesser intellectual abilities. People also were suspicious of religious and cultural differences between native born people and immigrants. Jews and Catholics were treated with suspicion and prejudice. In what ways did immigrants assimilate to and change American culture? They brought their religion, language and food to America like Jews bringing bagels; Italians pasta; and Germans brought sausages called wieners; Chinese herbal remedies and chow mein
They fueled industrial growth, became citizens, and made their traditions part of American culture
What are the push and pull factors that motivate immigration? Give 2 examples of each.