ww1 immigrants

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Who were the primary immigrant groups in the U.S. during World War I?

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German, Italian, Irish

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How did World War I impact the perception of immigrants in the United States? A) Immigrants were welcomed with open arms B) Immigrants were viewed with suspicion and hostility C) Immigrants were encouraged to join the military D) There was no change in perception

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Immigrants were viewed with suspicion and hostility.

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Which immigrant group faced the most discrimination during World War I in the United States? A) Irish immigrants, B) German immigrants, C) Polish immigrants, D) Italian immigrants

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German immigrants

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What was the main reason German-Americans faced hostility during World War I?

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They were associated with pro-German sympathies.

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Which organization was created to encourage loyalty to the U.S. government during World War I? A) The National Immigration League, B) The American Red Cross, C) The Committee on Public Information, D) The American Protective Association

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The Committee on Public Information

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What was the "hyphenated American" controversy during World War I?

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It was a term used for American-born citizens of immigrant parents.

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What was the effect of the U.S. government’s anti-German propaganda on German immigrants during World War I?

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It caused many to assimilate more rapidly.

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During World War I, how did some immigrants contribute to the U.S. war effort?

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By joining the military and working in defense industries.

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Which group of immigrants faced internment camps during World War I, similar to what occurred during World War II? A) German immigrants, B) Italian immigrants, C) Japanese immigrants, D) Russian immigrants

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German immigrants

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What was the impact of World War I on the immigration laws in the U.S.?

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Immigration restrictions were tightened after the war.