For the essay part of the exam (take home; upload to Dropbox); answer one of the
For the essay part of the exam (take home; upload to Dropbox); answer one of the following questions. Your answer should be a minimum of two typed pages, double-spaced. Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, one-inch margins.
- What were the experiences and expectations of the “new immigrants” when they arrived in the United States? Aim to include European, Chinese, and Japanese immigrants. Be sure to mention laws passed surrounding their status. How are these experiences and laws similar to or different from the experiences of African Americans in the South after the Civil War? Finally, did the Progressive movement work to change and better the lives of immigrants and African Americans or was it more harmful to them? Why?
