Immigration & Colonization

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How did immigration to the original 13 colonies differ from immigration during the 19th and 20th centuries (1800s & 1900s)? Options: The original immigrants were mostly wealthy; afterward, immigrants were mostly poor, The original immigrants came mostly from Great Britain; afterward, immigrants came from all over the world, The original immigrants did not speak English; afterward, most immigrants did, The original immigrants were Native Americans; afterward, most immigrants were Europeans

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The original immigrants came mostly from Great Britain; afterward, immigrants came from all over the world

Front

The population of America is "ethnically heterogeneous." What does this mean?

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Most Americans come from a variety of different ethnic backgrounds

Front

What is religious intolerance? Choose the best answer.

Back

The inability of someone to practice her religion as she wants to.

Front

Why do some people believe that undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the U.S.?

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Because everyone should be given a chance to make a better life

Front

What aspect of America's geography caused Europeans to want to settle there?

Back

The space

Front

Which of the following was most likely to immigrate to America during the 1700s? Nobleman, Military officer, Farmer, Wealthy merchant

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Farmer

Front

Which term best describes official U.S. immigration policy during the 1800s? Options: Tightly regulated, Unrestricted, Religiously motivated, Discriminatory

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Unrestricted

Front

What is the significance of Ellis Island?

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It was the place where most European immigrants passed through before they became citizens.

Front

If you're American, what are the odds that you can trace your ancestry back through Ellis Island?

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One in four

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What is the difference between documented and undocumented immigrants?

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Documented immigrants have the government's permission to be here; undocumented immigrants don't.