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This figure is used in political cartoons to symbolize the United States
Uncle Sam
What does the poem "New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus suggest about U.S. immigration policy?
Open immigration/welcoming of all immigrants
Steerage
bottom/3rd class part of the ship
Port of entry on the west coast for immigrants coming from Asia
Angel Island
Why did most immigrants settle in cities?
Jobs thanks to the Industrial Revolution
Tenements
cramped 4 or 5 story apartment buildings
American Dream
The opportunity to better your condition
Who was Jacob Riis and what did he do?
A journalist (reporter) who uncovered what it was really like to live in tenements by taking pictures.
What act led to the change in tenement housing?
Tenement House Act
What is urbanization?
The growth and expansion of cities
Who was Jane Addams?
Helped the poor immigrants and women.
What was Hull House and started it?
A settlement house started by Jane Addams
