| A | B |
|---|
| new immigrants | immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe |
| Nativism | national pride; not liking foreigners |
| Chinese Exclusion Act | 1882- restricted Chinese immigration |
| Gentlemen's Agreement | 1907 immigration policy towards Japan |
| National Origins Act | Restricted immigration by establishing quotas |
| Melting Pot Theory | Various cultures combine to create a new culture |
| Salad Bowl Theory | Various cultures keep their own characteristcs and live together |
| Quota | Sets limits on how many immigrants from different countries will be admitted tot he US |
| Ellis Island | NY immigration; East coast; immigrants from Europe |
| Angel Island | West coast immigration; San Francisco; immigrants from Asia |
| Urbanization | Growth of cities |
| Tenement | A multifamily dwelling; usually overcrowded and unsanitary |
| Jane Addams | Supported Tenement Houses; Hull House |
| Settlement House | Community center providing assistance to residents- especially immigrants |
| Political Machine | group that controls a political partyin a city and offers services in exchange for votes |
| Boss Tweed | American politcal boss; Tammeny Hall |
| Patronage | Power to appoint people; usually those who have helped; like the spoils system |
| Civil Service | Nonmilitary branches of government administration |
