Immigrants
Definition
Immigrants are individuals who move to a different country with intentions of living there permanently.
Analogy
Think of immigrants as new students transferring into your school. They're coming from different places, bringing their unique experiences and cultures with them.
Related terms
Naturalization: This is the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen of a new country. It's like when a new student officially becomes part of your school after completing all necessary paperwork and requirements.
Xenophobia: Xenophobia refers to fear or hatred towards foreigners or strangers. It’s like if some students at school disliked or were afraid of new students simply because they were unfamiliar.
Melting Pot Theory: This theory suggests that societies with many immigrants will blend together over time, creating a sort of cultural "melting pot". Imagine if all the different cliques at school started mixing until you couldn't tell one from another - that's what this theory proposes.
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- What reasoning did nativists depend on to justify limiting immigrants?
- What were some of the push factors that encouraged immigrants to leave their home countries during the Gilded Age?
- Which labor organization was most inclusive by allowing all workers including women, immigrants and African Americans?
- Which Act made it possible for immigrants to become naturalized citizens?
- Who was the author of "The Jungle," a novel that highlighted the plight of immigrants in urban areas?
- Which cultural trend of the late 19th century fundamentally influenced American society's perception of immigrants?
- What innovation in the late 19th century improved communication between immigrants and their home countries?
- What legislation was passed by Congress in 1917 that instituted a literacy test for immigrants and banned immigration from most Asian countries?
- What was a common argument made by nativists against immigrants during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
- Who was the primary author of "The Jungle", a novel that highlighted harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States?
- Which legislation greatly increased the number of immigrants from Asia to the United States in the mid-20th century?
- What was a major cultural trend among immigrants living in urban areas during the late 19th century United States?
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