Unit 6 Lesson 6: Immigrants and Minorites in the West Flashcards
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When did Reconstruction officaly end
Reconstruction officially ended in the South in 1877
What convinced amny African Americans in the South to move West
The few legal protections for African Americans that were enforced by these governments immediately went away, allowing state governments to pass unfair laws known as Black Codes. This, and the actions of organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan, convinced many African Americans that they would never be able to achieve legal and economic equality in the states of the former Confederacy. For them, the answer was to move west.
Who encoruageed African Americans to move West
Benjamin “Pap” Singleton
What did African Americans do in the West
African Americans with the means to do so packed up what they had and moved west, claiming land under the Homestead Act.
What was Singleton responsible for
t. Pap Singleton was responsible for moving several hundred African Americans from Tennessee to a colony he established in Kansas.
Descrbe the mvoement of Africa Americans between 1879-1880
Between 1879–1880, more than 25,000 African Americans left the South to live in areas west of the Mississippi River
Who were Exodusters
These migrants were known as Exodusters, referencing the flight from Egypt described in the biblical book of Exodus
The word dust is part of the word Exoduster. What do you think that part of the word is referencing?
The dust part of the word Exoduster likely references the dusty soil of the Great Plains.
While the majority of African American migrants who moved to the West worked as ..
farmers
12,000 males (African American) worked as
cowboys during the Texas cattle drives.
Who were Buffalo Soliders
Other men, especially those who were Union soldiers during the Civil War, served with the Army in the Indian Wars.
Why were Buffalo Soliders called that
These Buffalo Soldiers, named by the Native Americans who thought their black, curly hair looked like that of the bison
How were Buffalo Soliders organized
were organized into six all-black military units.
Why did Buffalo Soliders take part in few batters? what was there main duty
They took part in a few battles, but their main duties were to protect westward settlers from American Indian attacks and to help build infrastructure that supported migration.
What happened to the Buffalo soilders
Some Buffalo Soldiers even earned the Medal of Honor. The Buffalo Soldier units continued until the Army integrated all of its units following World War II.
Unfortunately, the West did not always provide the equality that the Exodusters and Buffalo Soldiers hoped to find. Elborate
Racial discrimination still existed in the West, and many white settlers feared that African American migrants would cost them their jobs.
Why wasnt all-black settlements such as the ones founded by Pap Singleton the soluciton
. Even all-black settlements such as the ones founded by Pap Singleton were not sufficient. They were originally designed to support a population of a few hundred, so these communities were not able to support the thousands that came with little or no money.
What were some of the main reasons for African Americans to migrate westward?
Many fled persecution and discrimination in the South, but others were looking for economic opportunities or adventure.
Describe the growth of Chinese immigrants in America
Immigrants from China first began to arrive in the United States in the early 1800s, but they didn’t come in large numbers. By 1849, there were only about 650 Chinese immigrants living in the U.S. By 1880, the number of Chinese immigrants jumped to more than 300,000.
How did the gold rush affect Chinese immigrantion
The news of the California gold discovery caused the number to swell. Chinese immigrants arrived hoping to strike it rich and move back to China. Very few people did move back, and most didn’t have enough money to return to China
What made up the majority of Chinese immigrants
Most of the new immigrants lived in California, and more than 95 percent of them were male. This ratio was increased by the passage of a law in 1875 that made it difficult for Chinese wives to join their husbands in the United States. Other laws made it illegal for people of different races to get married.
How did a law from 1790 affect Chinese migrants
A law from 1790 prevented Chinese people from becoming citizens, which meant they were denied certain legal protections.
How did the new califronia consitution affect Chinese people
. A new California constitution in 1879 stipulated that a person of Chinese descent was not allowed to vote or be employed by the state.
What was the Chinese Exclusion act
The federal government passed the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882, which banned all immigration from China to the U.S., with very few exceptions.
