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Changing attitudes essay
Immigration in 1920s America saw a significant shift from the previous "open door" policy to more restrictive measures. This change was driven by various factors, with social fears emerging as the primary catalyst for altering attitudes towards immigrants.
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Changing Attitudes Towards Immigration in the 1920s
The 1920s marked a significant shift in American immigration policy, moving away from the previous "open door" approach. This change was primarily driven by social fears, racism, concerns about revolution, and economic anxieties.
Definition: "Open door policy" referred to America's previous stance of allowing unrestricted immigration.
The influx of "new immigrants" from Southern and Eastern Europe was perceived as a threat to American society and culture by the established "old immigrants." This led to the implementation of more stringent entry requirements, such as literacy tests.
Highlight: The essay argues that social fears were the main reason for changing attitudes towards immigration in the 1920s.
Racism and prejudice played a significant role in shaping attitudes towards immigrants. New immigrants, often Catholics and Jews from countries like Russia, Poland, and Italy, faced discrimination from Protestant "old immigrants." The Ku Klux Klan gained prominence during this period, promoting anti-Catholic and anti-Semitic views.
Example: The KKK was allowed to march through Washington D.C., indicating a level of acceptance for racist views.
Social fears emerged as the primary factor in changing attitudes towards immigration. Immigrants were blamed for housing shortages and poor living conditions in cities. This led to "old immigrants" moving to suburbs, further segregating communities.
Vocabulary: "Red Scare" refers to the fear of communist influence and revolution in the United States.
Fears of revolution, sparked by the 1917 Russian Revolution and labor unrest in the US, contributed to anti-immigrant sentiment. The "Red Scare" of 1919 led to deportations and heightened suspicion of foreigners.
Economic fears also played a role, as returning soldiers competed with immigrants for jobs in the post-war economy. However, this was not the main factor, as immigrants often took jobs that Americans were unwilling to do.
Quote: "Social fears was the main reason compared to economic fears for changing attitudes as Sacco and Vanzetti were sentenced to death with little evidence that they were guilty which shows the fear of immigrants."
In conclusion, while racism, fears of revolution, and economic concerns all contributed to changing attitudes towards immigration in 1920s America, social fears emerged as the primary driving force behind the shift in public opinion and policy.
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