Question

1 sentence each
1. What opportunities during the Progressive Era pulled European immigrants to the United States?

2. Nativism:
a. What is it?

b. How did it impact Federal policy?


3. What is a Political Boss and how did they impact elections?

4. Why is acculturation important for a country with high levels of immigration?

Answers

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1. During the Progressive Era, job opportunities in growing industries, the promise of social mobility, and the allure of a better quality of life drew many European immigrants to the United States.

2. a. Nativism is a political ideology that favors the interests of native-born inhabitants over those of immigrants.

b. Nativism influenced federal policy by leading to restrictive immigration laws and regulations that limited the number of immigrants allowed into the country.

3. A Political Boss is a powerful leader in a political machine who controls voting and patronage, significantly impacting elections by ensuring loyalty and manipulating outcomes to maintain power.

4. Acculturation is important for a country with high levels of immigration as it fosters social cohesion and promotes mutual understanding among diverse cultural groups, ultimately aiding in national unity.

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