Immigration USII 4b (2021-22)

Front

What would be the best title for the following
- Hope for better opportunities
- Religious freedom  
- Adventure
- Escape from oppressive governments 

Back

Reasons for Increased Immigration

Front

The Statue of Liberty stands to greet which group of people? Immigrants, African Americans, American Indians, Farmers

Back

Immigrants

Front

What law was created by the US government and attempted to limit immigrants coming into the United States?

Back

Chinese Exclusion Act

Front

19th century Chinese immigrants are known for what? Options: Work in building the Transcontinental Railroad, Work in New York factories, Contributions to the steel industry, Contributions to John D. Rockefeller

Back

Work in building the Transcontinental Railroad

Front

What is a tenement?

Back

Poorly built, overcrowded apartment buildings

Front

Why were people fearful of immigrants?

Back

they feared they would destroy America's culture

Front

Which group were business owners most likely to hire? Options: African Americans, Immigrants, Native Americans

Back

Immigrants

Front

What is one way that cities made efforts to solve immigration problems?

Back

created settlement houses

Front

Rapid industrialization and _____________ lead to overcrowded ghettos and tenements.

Back

urbanization

Front

Which is NOT a reason why cities grew and developed? Options: specialized industries to draw workers to the cities, immigration to American from other countries, movement in America from rural to urban areas, increased immigration laws in NYC

Back

increased immigration laws in NYC