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| Immigrants who had come to the U.S before the 1800s. they were mostly from great Britain,Germany,Ireland,and Scandinavia.most were protestants. |
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| those immigrants who came during the U.S. during the late 1800s and after. They came from southern and eastern Europe |
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| the area on ships lower level near the location of the steering mechanisms where many low-income passengers were crowded |
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| poorly-built,overcrowded apartments where many immigrants lived |
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| aid organization which offered help to immigrants in cass of sickness, unemployment or death |
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| passed by Congress in 1882,banning Chinese immigrants to the U.S. for 10 years.It extended several times. |
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| passed by congress in 1882,banning chinese immigrants to the U.S. for 10 years. it was extended several time |
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| founded in 1894 by nativist who demanded that all immigrants prove they can read or right before entering the country |
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| immigration restriction league |
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| neighborhoods surrounding urban centers where many middle class Americans moved |
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| Giant retail stores which grew popular |
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| Neighborhood centers in poor areas |
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