Question
Use the 1890 political cartoon to answer the question.
Many people are gathered on the small island on which the Statue of Liberty stands. Ships from Europe are dumping people on the island, as someone standing atop the U-S Capitol watches in the background. The caption reads, THE PROPOSED EMIGRANT DUMPING SITE. The Statue of Liberty says, Mr. Wisdom, if you are going to make this island a garbage heap, I am going back to France.
How does this cartoon reflect US society in the late nineteenth century?
A.
Increasing rates of immigration via Ellis Island led to a decline in nativism as immigrants contributed to national economic growth.
B.
Increasing rates of immigration via Angel Island led to resentment toward immigrants due to the struggles of domestic industry.
C.
Increasing rates of immigration via Ellis Island led to resentment toward immigrants due to overcrowding and job competition.
D.
Increasing rates of immigration via Angel Island led to a decline in nativism as laws were enacted to protect immigrants' civil rights.
Many people are gathered on the small island on which the Statue of Liberty stands. Ships from Europe are dumping people on the island, as someone standing atop the U-S Capitol watches in the background. The caption reads, THE PROPOSED EMIGRANT DUMPING SITE. The Statue of Liberty says, Mr. Wisdom, if you are going to make this island a garbage heap, I am going back to France.
How does this cartoon reflect US society in the late nineteenth century?
A.
Increasing rates of immigration via Ellis Island led to a decline in nativism as immigrants contributed to national economic growth.
B.
Increasing rates of immigration via Angel Island led to resentment toward immigrants due to the struggles of domestic industry.
C.
Increasing rates of immigration via Ellis Island led to resentment toward immigrants due to overcrowding and job competition.
D.
Increasing rates of immigration via Angel Island led to a decline in nativism as laws were enacted to protect immigrants' civil rights.
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The political cartoon reflects sentiments and societal views in the late nineteenth century, particularly concerning immigration. The imagery of a crowded island with ships dumping people represents the overwhelming influx of immigrants during this time, primarily through Ellis Island. The Statue of Liberty's dialogue suggests a feeling of disdain or disappointment regarding how immigrants are being treated or perceived.
The most fitting answer in this context is:
**C. Increasing rates of immigration via Ellis Island led to resentment toward immigrants due to overcrowding and job competition.**
This option accurately captures the societal tensions that arose due to the high number of immigrants arriving in the United States, leading to overcrowded living conditions and increased competition for jobs, which often resulted in a negative perception of immigrants among some native-born citizens.
The most fitting answer in this context is:
**C. Increasing rates of immigration via Ellis Island led to resentment toward immigrants due to overcrowding and job competition.**
This option accurately captures the societal tensions that arose due to the high number of immigrants arriving in the United States, leading to overcrowded living conditions and increased competition for jobs, which often resulted in a negative perception of immigrants among some native-born citizens.