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• What is a push factor in immigration?

  Something that forces people to leave their home country
• What is a pull factor in immigration?

  Something that attracts people to move to a country
• What does the American Dream represent?

  The hope that everyone can have the same chance and be successful
• What is communism?

  Everything is shared equally with government control over lives
• What is prejudice?

  Judging someone before knowing the facts
• What is racism?

  The belief that one's race is superior
• What is anarchism?

  The belief that there should be no government and individuals should have complete freedom
• What is the open door policy?

  Everyone is allowed into America and are welcomed
• What is the American Constitution?

  A set of rules that clarifies what Americans can and can't do
• What is an amendment?

  A change to the constitution
• What does segregation mean?

  To keep people of different races separate from one another
• What is integration?

  To bring people together in society
• What does lynching refer to?

  To torture and/or murder Black Americans
• What is the federal government?

  The government that oversees all states
• What is a state union?

  The laws that each individual state can pass without federal interference
• What were the reasons for immigration to America in the 1920s?

  • The American Dream: hope for success through hard work
  • America seen as the land of opportunity
  • Immigrants seeking prosperity from poor conditions
• Compare the melting pot and salad bowl concepts of immigration.

  Melting Pot:

  • All races mix together
  • Immigrants lose their identities

  
  

  Salad Bowl:

  • Immigrants keep their old cultures alive
  • Each group remains distinct
• What was the immigration processing center for immigrants coming to America?

  All immigrants were processed at Ellis Island
• What are some push and pull factors for immigration?

  Push Factors:

  • Lack of jobs
  • Poor education
  • Persecution

  
  

  Pull Factors:

  • Employment opportunities
  • Religious freedom
  • Better living conditions
• What are the four separate points of recall linked to a question?

  They are not specified in the material.
• What is meant by 'simple comparison' in the context of comparison?

  A simple comparison involves basic differences or similarities.
• What does 'detailed comparison' refer to?

  A detailed comparison involves an in-depth analysis of differences and similarities.
• How many types of questions are mentioned in the study material?

  Five types of questions are mentioned.
• What is a 'diagreaal statement' as mentioned in the study material?

  A diagreaal statement is a statement made to an extent.
• What is meant by 'plain language' in the context of question types?


  Plain language refers to using simple terms that average readers can understand.
• How many marks are allocated for justification technique in the evaluation of usefulness?

  Two marks are allocated for justification technique.
• What are the two types of data mentioned in the evaluation of usefulness?

  Primary and secondary data.
• What does 'primary data' refer to in the context of evaluation?

  Primary data refers to data collected during runtime.
• What does 'secondary data' refer to in the context of evaluation?

  Secondary data refers to data collected with hindsight.
• How many factors should be listed in the introduction of a 9 marker question?

  Five factors should be listed.
• What is the structure of a 9 marker question?

  It includes an introduction, five knowledge points, and a conclusion.
• What is the purpose of the conclusion in a 9 marker question?

  The conclusion is for making a judgment based on the factors discussed.
• What should be included in the explanation of an answer for a 9 marker question?

  The explanation should clarify the answer provided.
• What were the two waves of immigration to America?

  The first wave was from Britain, Ireland, Germany, and Northern European countries, while the second wave was from Southern and Eastern Europe.
• What were the old immigrants referred to as?

  They were called the old immigrants.
• What does the acronym WASPS stand for?


  WASPS stands for White Anglo-Saxon Protestants.
• How did old immigrants help new immigrants at Ellis Island?


  They provided food and assistance to gain their votes.
• What was the relationship between old immigrants and new immigrants in terms of political power?

  Old immigrants helped new immigrants to gain their votes, which kept them in power.
• What was the general attitude of Americans towards old immigrants before they took over?

  Americans were relatively relaxed towards them.
• What did older immigrants believe was their duty regarding the USA?

  They believed it was their duty to develop the USA.