The New Immigrants - Unit 3

Multiple Choice

Which regions did the 'New Immigrants' come from after 1880, and how did this differ from the origins of 'Old Immigrants' before 1880?

• New Immigrants came from Southern and Eastern Europe, while Old Immigrants came from Northern Europe.

• New Immigrants came from Northern Europe, while Old Immigrants came from Southern and Eastern Europe.

• Both New and Old Immigrants came from Asia.

• New Immigrants came from Africa, while Old Immigrants came from South America.

Multiple Select

Which factors did new immigrants from Europe, Asia, and North America have in common for leaving their home countries for the United States?

Select all that apply.

• to improve their economic conditions

• to escape political turmoil

• for greater availability of farming land

• to escape anti-Jewish pogroms

Multiple Select

Which of the following were common challenges faced by immigrants during their journey to America? Select all that apply.

• Crowded spaces

• Luxury accommodations

• Risk of disease

• Mandatory inspections before entry

Fill in the Blanks

The dumbbell tenement design was created in response to a law requiring all rooms to have

windows.