Immigration

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What is a main reason immigrants came to the US in the late 1800s and early 1900s? Options: Did NOT want religious freedom, Hoped for economic opportunity (to make money), Wanted LESS diversity, Wanted to live more simply

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Hoped for economic opportunity (to make money)

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How was Angel Island different from Ellis Island?

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Main station for Chinese immigrants.

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Why did immigrants often live in neighborhoods with others from their homelands?

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It made their adjustment to their new life easier

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What challenges did immigrants face in the US?

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Had trouble learning the language/faced prejudice.

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How did prejudice create problems for some immigrants?

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Were not allowed jobs because of their race/ethnicity

Front

Where were most immigrants from? Options: Italy, Slavic Countries, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Europe

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Europe

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The first stop for immigrants from China.

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Angel Island

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Immigrants from Europe came here first.  They were taken by ferry boat here.

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Ellis Island

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Immigrants faced this from native born Americans. This means they were treated unfairly because of their race/ethnicity.

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prejudice

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This means variety.

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diversity