free at last?

• What does the term "Wasp" refer to in the context of American immigration?

  White Anglo-Saxon Protestant
• What is meant by the term "melting pot" in American society?

  Different cultures combine to form a common identity
• What does the "American dream" signify?

  Opportunity for success through hard work
• What was the open door policy in the USA?

  A policy allowing anyone to immigrate
• How did the open door policy affect American society by 1918?

  It created a multi-ethnic society in the USA
• What was the significance of President Wilson's statement about America in 1915?

  It highlighted the melting pot concept
• What characterized the 'new' immigrants arriving in the USA between 1880 and 1920?

  They were often poor and unskilled laborers
• Why did 'new' immigrants face prejudice in the USA?

  They were different in culture and religion
• What were some push factors that led immigrants to leave their home countries?

  Persecution, high taxes, and political oppression
• What was the American dream for immigrants?

  A hope for a better, free, and happy life
• How did attitudes towards immigrants change in the USA?

  Fear of new immigrants threatened the Wasp way of life
• What led to the demand to close the 'open door' policy?

  Fear of cultural dilution and economic competition
• What was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

  It made Chinese immigration illegal
• What was the Dillingham Commission's conclusion about immigrants?

  It deemed southern and eastern European immigrants inferior
• How did the Great War affect attitudes towards German immigrants?

  Increased anti-German sentiment and discrimination
• What was the impact of the Red Scare on immigration policies?

  It led to stricter immigration restrictions
• What was the purpose of the propaganda used during the Great War?

  To incite negative feelings towards Germany
• What were Jim Crow laws?

  Segregation laws that enforced racial discrimination
• Why did the Supreme Court's decision in 1896 support Jim Crow laws?

  It deemed segregation legal and acceptable
• What was the significance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech?

  It called for racial equality and justice
• What was the main reason for the continuation of Jim Crow laws?

  Refusal of white society to accept equality
• How did life change for African Americans after the Civil War?

  They were legally free but faced discrimination
• What were the long-term effects of Jim Crow laws on urban areas today?

  Continued racial inequality and segregation issues
• What were the main factors that led to the restriction of immigration in the USA during the early 20th century?

  • Nativism: Belief in native superiority
  • Economic concerns: Need for jobs
  • Red Scare: Fear of communism
• What were the contributions of 'new' immigrants to American society?

  • Built communities in cities
  • Contributed to American culture
  • Played a role in economic growth
• What were the effects of the Great War on immigration policies in the USA?

  • Increased restrictions on German immigrants
  • Growing desire to limit overall immigration
  • Shift towards isolationism after the war
• How did the Dillingham Commission influence immigration policy?

  • Recommended literacy tests for immigrants
  • Deemed southern and eastern Europeans inferior
  • Influenced stricter immigration laws in the 1920s
• What were the implications of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

  • Banned Chinese immigration
  • Set a precedent for future immigration restrictions
  • Reflected growing anti-Asian sentiment
• What was the impact of the American Civil War on black Americans?

  • Legal freedom declared in 1863
  • Continued discrimination and segregation
  • Long struggle for civil rights
• What were the main features of Jim Crow laws?

  • Enforced racial segregation
  • Restricted voting rights for black Americans
  • Legalized discrimination in public spaces
• What was the significance of the Supreme Court's ruling in 1896 regarding segregation?

  • Upheld legality of segregation
  • Supported Jim Crow laws
  • Delayed civil rights progress for decades
• What was one reason for the Civil War between 1861 and 1865?

  The question of slavery
• What did the northern states want regarding slavery?

  They did not want slavery
• What did the southern states want regarding slavery?

  They wanted to maintain slavery
• What year did the Civil War end?

  1865
• What was the expectation for black people after the North won the Civil War?

  They would be 'free at last'
• When were Black Americans given the right to vote?

  In 1870
• Why couldn't Black Americans vote in 1870 despite having the right?

  New laws restricted their voting rights
• How did life change for many African Americans just after the Civil War?

  They experienced newfound freedom
• Why did problems increase for black Americans after the Civil War?

  Jim Crow laws restricted their rights