Chapter 5: Immigration and Urbanization 1865-1914Section 1: The “New” Immigrant

Reporting Standard: Social Science AnalysisPriority Standard: Analyze an event, issue, problem, or phenomenon from varied or opposing perspectives or points of view. Learning Targets – I can… explain why waves of immigrants left their countries of origin and came to the

U.S. and compare the impact of these immigrants on American society at the turn of the 20th century.

identify where and how immigrants entered the US and where and how they lived and worked when they arrived.

Reporting Standard: Historical KnowledgePriority Standard: Evaluate continuity and change over the course of world and United States history.Learning Targets – I can… write a narrative using ideas and content about the experience of an immigrant

entering the US through Ellis Island and living and working in America. organize a narrative about the experience of an immigrant entering the US

through Ellis Island and living and working in America.

Pre-1890 Early Western European Settlements

1865-1914 Eastern Immigration and Urbanization

1865-1914 The Triumph of Industry

1890-1920 The Progressive Era

1890-1917 An Emerging World Power

1914-1920 World War I and Beyond

1919-1929 The Twenties

1928-1932 The Great Depression

1932-1941 The New Deal

1931-1942 The Coming War

1941-1945 World War II

1945-1960 The Cold War

1945-1960 Postwar Confidence and Anxiety

1945-1975 The Civil Rights Movement

1960-1968 The Kennedy and Johnson Years

1954-1975 The Vietnam Era

Why did immigrants come to the United States, and what impact did they have upon society?

Chapter 5: Immigration and Urbanization 1865-1914Section 2: Cities Expand and Change

Urban Problems and Solutions

crowding

building codes

danger in city

electric lights and fire departments

poor sanitation

skyscrapers, city planning, parks

poor housing

street lights and police forces

danger of fire

public health departments

What challenges did city dwellers face, and how did they meet them?

Mass CulturePop Culture

Advertising Department stores Factory-produced clothing Pre-packaged foods Newspapers, novels Public education Entertainments

Entertainment

Amusement parks Outdoor shows – Wild West The Chautauqua Circuit Vaudeville shows Movie theaters Exhibitions and fairs Spectator sports

Chapter 5: Immigration and Urbanization 1865-1914Section 3: Social and Cultural Trends

What luxuries did cities offer to the growing middle class?