SS Chapter: The Journey of Immigrants

Front

How did most immigrants get to the United States in the late 1800's and early 1900's?

Back

by boat

Front

Why did immigrants establish close-knit communities?

Back

They wanted to live around people who shared their culture.

Front

Which port of entry had many Asian immigrants come to?

Back

Angel Island

Front

Which Port of Entry had many European Immigrants come to it?

Back

Ellis Island

Front

Which Port of Entry allowed more than 90% of immigrants entry into the United States?

Back

Ellis Island

Front

Which Port of Entry were LARGE immigration stations?

Back

Both

Front

Which Port of Entry sent 11-30% of immigrants back to their home countries?

Back

Angel Island

Front

Which Port of Entry had immigration officers who would ask questions such as where they had come from, where they planned to live, and what they planned to do?

Back

Both

Front

Chinese and Irish immigrants worked ____________________ on opposite sides of the country.

Back

laying railroad track

Front

Chinese and Irish immigrants met in Utah to complete _____________.

Back

a transcontinental railroad