Reform and Renewal: The phrase “in order to create a more perfect union” appears in the very first sentence of the American Constitution. This spirit of moral reform and perfectibility is continually invoked throughout American history by movements and voices from across political spectrums. As you progress through this course, pay attention to how various reform movements echo the original Puritan vision of America as a potential “City on a Hill.”

Read each statement and decide whether it applies to ellis island, angel island, or both: 1. most immigrants were from china or another asian nation. 2. immigrants had to pass health inspections before being admitted to the united states. 3. immigrants could be denied entry or sent back to their home countries.

Background information: this is an article by will irvin, a correspondent for the new york tribune. irvin wrote this piece in april 1915, while reporting from the western front. at the time that irvin wrote this piece, the united states had declared neutrality in the war. boulogne, april 25. – the gaseous vapor which the germans used against the french divisions near ypres last thursday, contrary to the rules of the hague convention, introduces a new element into warfare. the attack of last thursday evening was preceded by the rising of a cloud of vapor, greenish gray and iridescent. that vapor settled to the ground like a swamp mist and drifted toward the french trenches on a brisk wind. its effect on the french was a violent nausea and faintness, followed by an utter collapse. it is believed that the germans, who charged in behind the vapor, met no resistance at all, the french at their front being virtually paralyzed. the effect of the noxious trench gas seems to be slow in wearing away. the men come out of their nausea in a state of utter collapse. some of the rescued have already died from the after effects. how many of the men left unconscious in the trenches when the french broke died from the fumes it is impossible to say, since those trenches were at once occupied by the germans. –will irvin, 1915 what were the effects of the poison gas, according to the reporter? a.) the french were victorious over the germans. b.) soldiers suffered from nausea and began to pass out, while some even died. c.) there were few effects, and the battle continued. d.) the gas was yellow and caused the men’s skin to blister.

Overpopulation puts severe stress on the environment because .