Immigration Common Assessment Review

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Boston had a _______________ known as "Little Italy" because many Italian immigrants settled there in order to be close to other Italian immigrants.

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Ghetto

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Tenements were found in

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Crowded urban neighborhoods

Front

In this quotation an immigrant describes: "We had to visit the stores and be dressed from head to foot in American clothing. We had to learn the mysteries of the iron stove, the washboard, and the speaking tube. We had to learn to trade with the fruit peddler through the window and not to be afraid of the policemen. And, above all, we had to learn English."

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Assimilation

Front

What was the main reason the Irish faced discrimination in the United States?

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Because of their religion, which was Catholicism

Front

What was the main reason the Chinese faced discrimination in the United States?

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Because of their willingness to work long hours for little pay

Front

There was a potato famine in Ireland. What type of factor does this represent? (Options: Push Factor, Pull Factor)

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Push Factor

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To own land in the U.S. through the Homestead Act.

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Pull Factor

Front

Political machines provided people with jobs and housing in exchange for -

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votes

Front

Which settlement house was founded by Jane Addams?

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Hull House

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During the 1800s, Irish immigrants faced discrimination mainly because of their

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Religious beliefs