America 1920s immigration

• What was the period of mass immigration to America before the 1920s called?

  The "Great Wave"
• Which regions were major sources of immigrants to the US before the 1920s?

  Eastern and Southern Europe
• How did the influx of immigrants before the 1920s affect the United States?


  It significantly changed the demographic makeup and contributed to rapid industrialization and urban growth.
• What was the Immigration Act of 1924 also known as?


  The Johnson-Reed Act
• What system did the Immigration Act of 1924 establish?


  A quota system based on national origins
• If a country had 50,000 immigrants in the US according to the 1890 census, what was the maximum number of immigrants allowed from that country under the Immigration Act of 1924?


  $1,000$
• What was one of the main aims of the Immigration Act of 1924?


  To preserve the ethnic composition of the United States as it was in the late 19th century
• What was the effect of the Immigration Act of 1924 on immigration from Asia?


  It effectively banned immigration from Asia
• By how much did the Immigration Act of 1924 reduce total annual immigration?


  From about 800,000 to 150,000
• What were the main reasons for restricting immigration in the 1920s?


  1. Economic concerns

  • Fear of job competition
  • Worry about lowering wages

  1. Cultural anxiety

  • Desire to preserve "American" culture
  • Fear of changing national identity

  1. Xenophobia and racism

  • Prejudice against certain ethnic groups
  • Rise of nativism

  1. Political factors

  • Red Scare
  • Isolationist tendencies after WWI

  1. Social issues

  • Concerns about urban overcrowding
  • Worries about integration and assimilation
• What economic concerns contributed to the push for immigration restriction in the 1920s?

  Fear of job competition and worry about lowering wages
• What cultural anxieties were present in the 1920s regarding immigration?


  Desire to preserve "American" culture and fear of changing national identity
• How did xenophobia and racism manifest in the 1920s?


  Through prejudice against certain ethnic groups and the rise of nativism
• What political factors contributed to the push for immigration restriction in the 1920s?

  The Red Scare and isolationist tendencies after World War I
• What were the impacts of the Immigration Act of 1924 on different immigrant groups?


  1. Southern and Eastern Europeans: Severely restricted
  2. Northern and Western Europeans: Less affected
  3. Asian immigrants: Effectively banned
  4. Latin American immigrants: Initially unaffected
  5. African immigrants: Minimal direct impact
  6. Jewish refugees: Severely limited
• What were the long-term consequences of the Immigration Act of 1924?


  1. Demographic shifts: Slowed population growth and changed ethnic composition
  2. Economic impacts: Labor shortages and increased mechanization
  3. Social consequences: Assimilation pressure and family separations
  4. International relations: Diplomatic tensions and refugee crisis
  5. Long-term policy effects: Established precedent for restrictive policies
  6. Cultural impact: Slowed cultural exchange and strengthened ethnic enclaves
• What demographic shifts occurred as a consequence of the Immigration Act of 1924?


  Slowed population growth and changed ethnic composition
• What economic impacts resulted from the Immigration Act of 1924?


  Labor shortages and increased mechanization in some sectors
• How did the Immigration Act of 1924 affect international relations?


  It created diplomatic tensions, particularly with Japan