Word: americanism
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Best general references: Edward Atkinson in Forum, XIII, 360-70 (May, 1892); Kapp on Immigration, 142-53; North American Review, Vol. 134, pp. 346-67 (April 1882)); Vol, 156, pp. 220 et seq. (Feb. 1893), by Senator Hansborough; Public Opinion, XIV, 296-98 (Dec. 31, 1892); Lalor's Cyclopedia...
...Immigration has inflicted specific evils on the country.- (a) Political.- (1) Abnormal proportion of adult males gives too great voting power: Smith, Em. and Im. 79, 80.- (2) Bossism fostered: J. Strong, Our Country, p. 59.- (3) Venal voting: S. G. Fisher, Alien Degradation of American Character, in Forum, XIV. 611 (Jan. 1893).- (4) Socialistic dangers: J. Strong, Our Country, 143.- (5) Municipal problem made more difficult: J. Jtrong, Our Country, 58.- (b) Economic.- (1) Problem of the unemployed in dull times increased: Publications of the Immigration Restriction League, No. 4, SS 10, 11, and No. 8.- (2) Lowering...
...Would roughly indicate habits of thrift.- (b) Educational test (ability to read and write any language).- (1) Would exclude few of the desirable and many of the undesirable Publications Im. Res. League, No. 1, p. 13, Nos. 5, 8.- (2) Is in accordance with American principles. Publication. Im. Res. League...
...Monday.Seminary of American History and Institutions. Historical Work in American Universities. To be discussed by members of the Seminary from other colleges and universities. University...
Question: "Resolved, That the higher education is desirable for an American girl not intending to enter a profession...