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What did nativists believe

Nativists believed that Immigrants wanted to destroy America.

What are ethnic neighborhoods

an “ethnic neighborhood” is one where there is a disproportionate presence of members of a particular group within some local area.

What country made a gentlemens agreement with the US

Japan

What are the indigenous nomadic ethnic community of Ireland

They are known as the travelling community.

How did the industrial revolution change working conditions for people

There was very little need for skilled labor

What was a major benefit of railroads

all of the above are correct

Why did immigration from Mexico increase

Immigration from Mexico increased because the Chinese were not allowed to immigrate.

Why did people develop leisure time activities

People worked shorter weeks and fewer hours.

Who allowed people to visit his lab

Thomas Edison allowed people to visit his lab.

Why did chinese workers first come to america

To build railroads

Why did many children work

Poor families needed the money.

When was William Magear 'Boss' Tweed born

William Magear 'Boss' Tweed was born on April 3, 1823.

How was the electric washing machine a benefit to women and families

It made doing the laundry much less time consuming.

What was a consequence of traveling in steerage

Many people got sick and died.

Which term referred to low paid workers and their families

The working class referred to low-paid workers and their families.

Why did the railroads initially divide the United states into four standard time zones

The railroads divided the US into four standard time zones to make their schedules more standard.

Where can someone compare the premiums for different companies vehicle insurance

Someone is able to compare the premiums for different vehicle insurance companies at a company called Progressive, where one is able to compare other top car insurance rates.

Which of following would not have been an early goal of the knights of labor

To push for temperance.

The following was not important invention of the early 20th century

the cotton gin

Why did immigrants want to come to America in the late 19th and early 20th century

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How did streetcars impact social relationships of young people

Young people could interact without parental supervision.

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