US First Lesson Immigration

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a PUSH factor for European immigrants moving to America?

• Being mistreated for your religious beliefs

• Plenty of jobs available in America

• The promise of freedom

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a PULL factor for European immigrants moving to America?

• An oppressive government that denies people their rights

• War in their homeland

• Plenty of jobs available in America

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was common for passengers traveling in steerage?

• Special entertainment

• Disease

• Excellent medical care

Multiple Choice

What would happen if someone arriving to America was sick?

• They would be quarantined until they got better.

• They were killed

• They were permitted into the country, but had to stay inside their home for 14 days.

Multiple Choice

Most immigrants who arrived in America before the 1860s adapted to American life quickly.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Where did ‘New Immigrants’ come from?

• Australia

• Northern & Western Europe

• Southern & Eastern Europe

• Africa

Multiple Choice

Why did many immigrants live nearby people who also moved from their homeland?

• Made the transition to America easier.

• The U.S. government required immigrants to live in specific areas.

• Nativists forced immigrants to buy houses in specific locations.

Multiple Choice

Children of immigrants were able to adjust to American life better than older immigrants.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a ‘nativist’ belief?

• Immigrants will be good for the work force and help build American cities.

• New types of foods that immigrants bring will be good for American restaurants.

• The different cultures and religions of immigrants will prevent them from blending into American culture.

Multiple Choice

What made the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 so historically significant?

• It was the first U.S. law that denied a specific group from immigrating to the U.S.

• It gave Chinese immigrants the right to vote.

• It provided help for Chinese workers who lived in America and were struggling financially.