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Video about Immigrstion in 1800s
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Background information
During the 1800s many immigrants from Eastern and Southern Europe came to the United States for jobs, to escape from military service, and to avoid religious persecution. The voyage to the US was about two weeks if one traveled in steerage. From there all immigrants would land on either Ellis Island or Angel Island. Here all immigratns would be inspected for disease or health problems. Lots of immigrants would be sent back home due to illness. -
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Angel Island
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Key Figure (1)
Asian immigrants came to the US and mostly settled in the west coast. They were disliked by many Americans. Asians were constantly accused of over populating areas, stealing jobs, and making more money off their own businesses. To stop the contradiction the Chinese exclusion act was created. The act banned the chinese for 10 years and took away the American citizenships for those already here. -
Chinese Immigrant
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Key Figure (2)
Jacob Riis was the author of "How the Other Half Lives"; published in 1889. His booked exposed to people, who may not have known, how immigrants are actually living in the country. He documents living conditions of immigrants who are housed in tenements in New York City. -
How the other Half Lives
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News Article
CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT!!
As of now May 6th, 1882 we have been given news that the chinese exclusion act has been approved, and signed by President Chester A. Arthur. It is official! All chinese and asians have a ten year prohibition from entering the US. For the ones already here in America, they will not be able to become citizens until that set time is up. I guess there going to be heading back home. The government has finally given us all our jobs and living space back!
- James Dough -
Tenements
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Personal Story
Dear diary,
Every morning I remind myself how blessed I am to have made it to America. I no longer have to be afraid of being killed because I am jewish. But, yet I still fell misreable. The landlord has moved my five siblings, parents, and I into the narrow corner bedroom down the hall. I can no longer sleep becasue our neighbor is very ill. This is not good, for I have to wake up early to go to work and make some money. My job is at a taylor store. I work seven days a week for 15 hours a day. -
Personal Story continuation
I wish I was still in school. But , I am the only one working in my family so that will never happen. I feel everyday I am stuggling to breathe. I need help, my family needs help. As of now I will continue working and help my parents find another job.
- Adina -
Immigrant workers
