Transcript Gilded_Age_Immigration

Starter
Last class period we discussed
inventions of the Gilded Age. In
order to produce these new
inventions in large numbers
factories became more numerous
and more industrialized. Many
workers in these factories were
immigrants from foreign
countries. Imagine that you are
an immigrant landing on Ellis
Island for the first time. Upon
arrival you see the Statue of
Liberty. What do you think your
expectations would be for your
life in the United States?
Immigration and Urbanization
of the Gilded Age 1877-1900
Immigration During the Gilded Age
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The United States from its origins has been a
land of immigrants.
During the Gilded Age a new wave of
immigrants came to America looking for jobs
and the security of the “Golden Land.”
Once these immigrants arrived in America
things were very different than they had
expected in most cases.
Urbanization
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As factories became more abundant more
people began moving to cities.
Cities were not fully prepared to handle the large
numbers of incoming people (especially new
immigrants).
What types of problems came from rapid
urbanization?
Ethnic Neighborhoods
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Many neighborhoods consisted of certain racial
or religious groups.
Often tenements would be open for immigrants
looking for cheap housing.
These tenements were often poorly maintained
and rented by the room. Several families often
lived in one room within the tenement.
Tenements
What have we learned?
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Was the United States a “Golden Land” or “land
of opportunities” for immigrants during the
Gilded Age?
What were the positive and negative aspects of
ethnic neighborhoods?
Which theory accurately depicts immigration in
your opinion? Why?