Module 1 Social Studies - Migration

Multiple Select

Choose *ALL the correct answers.

What were some dangers the immigrants faced along the Oregon Trail?

• little food

• thunderstorms

• little water

• rattlesnakes

• pirates

Multiple Choice

What is the significant of Ellis Island?

• It was the place where most European immigrants settled.

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

• It was the place where unwanted immigrants were sent by the U.S. government.

• It was the headquarters of the U.S. immigration and Naturalization Service.

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between documented and undocumented immigrants?

• Documented immigrants come through Ellis Island; undocumented immigrants don't.

• Documented immigrants come from Europe; undocumented immigrants come from elsewhere.

• Documented immigrants arrived in America prior to 1900; undocumented immigrants arrived afteward.

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

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Today, immigrants are coming to America from all over the world. Why are immigrants coming to America? Marke ALL the reasons why people are immigrating to America.

• the delicious food

• to work

• to go to school

• to make better lives for their families

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What were some reasons immigrants were in danger of being sent home after arriving at Ellis Island? Select all that apply!

• If you didn't have the correct answers to the questions being asked.

• If you coughed too much.

• If you weren't skilled enough to get a job.

• If you had long hair.

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More than one answer*

What were some reasons that people immigrated to America?

• famine

• economic hardships

• religious persecution

• a boat ride

Multiple Choice

All settlers came to America to seek religious freedom.

• True

• False