1 Immigration Lesson

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Between 1881 and 1924, how many Jews were driven out of eastern European countries?

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250,000

2 1/2 million

1/2 million

5 million

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What was one of the reasons many Jews came to the U.S. during the period between 1881 and 1924?

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Multiple Choice

Why did farmers see fewer profits?

• Due to high taxation on agricultural products

• Because of the industrial revolution

• As a result of cheaper American grains being imported into Europe

• Because of increased production costs

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What was one of the consequences of crop failures?

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Increase in food prices

Improvement in farming techniques

Expansion of urban areas

Farmers and farm laborers lost jobs

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What led to job shortages in Europe?

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What was one of the reasons Europeans left

during the period of political unrest?

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Multiple Select

Between 1850 and 1910, from which regions did most immigrants to the U.S. come before 1880?

• Southern and Eastern Europe

• Western Europe

• Italy, Austria, and Russia

• Northern Europe

Multiple Select

After 1880, which area saw an increased number of emigrants to the U.S.?

• Southern Europe

• Eastern Europe

• Italy and Germany only

• Western Europe

Multiple Choice

What was the Immigration Act of 1882 designed to do?

• Increase the number of immigrants entering

• Decrease the number of immigrants entering

• Remove all restrictions on immigration

• Encourage only skilled immigrants to enter

Multiple Choice

What did the U.S. create to control immigration in addition to taxes?

• A set of criteria immigrants had to meet to be admitted

• A lottery system for selecting immigrants

• A sponsorship program by U.S. citizens

• A temporary work permit system

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Ellis Island is located on which coast of the United States?

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West Coast

East Coast

Gulf Coast

South Coast

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How long did the examination, questioning, and document inspection usually take for immigrants at Ellis Island?

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What were the reasons for sending immigrants back to their home country from Ellis Island?

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Lack of education

Contagious disease or being "mentally unfit"

Not knowing English

Having a criminal background

Multiple Choice

What were the requirements for immigrants to be admitted into the U.S. according to the Ellis Island inspectors?

• Being able to speak English

• Having a family member in the U.S.

• Never convicted of a felony, able to work, and had money in pockets

• Having a return ticket to their home country

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How did most emigrants arrive to the U.S.?

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By train

By steamship

By horse-drawn carriage

By airplane