History 2703F/G Study Guide - Final Guide: Homestead Acts, Page Act Of 1875, California Proposition 187
6 Oct 2012
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Three fairly distinct patterns - new england / middle colonies / south. Demographics vary middle has more european, south has bulk of african arrivals. Why immigration push of poverty / pull of land hunger. Can"t be a citizen if you are a citizen anywhere else (usa) Many arrivals to nf are government-backed, can"t even get to qc in winter. Horrible travel conditions, many arrive shackled (most infamous: african slaves) More commonly arrive as families, not individuals: less poor but left home because of religious pressures. No schools and social organizations emerge: schools represent local interests, may use different languages. Immigrants are called inferior, categorized and not assimilated. English model becomes we, others are others . Scotts and irish more barbaric than english, but much better than germans. People begin to imagine being one people, idea of americanism. Ben franklin: not much use for german speakers. Mixed populations considerable continuity of culture / ethnicity. Continuity challenged slaves prevented; roman catholics disliked.
