Immigration BrainPOP

How did immigration to the original 13 colonies differ from immigration during the 19th and 20th centuries?

• The original immigrants were mostly wealthy; afterward, immigrants were mostly poor
• The original immigrants came mostly from Great Britain; afterward, immigrants came from all over the world
• The original immigrants did not speak English; afterward, most did
• The original immigrants were Native Americans; afterward, most immigrants were Europeans

The population of America is ethnically heterogeneous. What does this mean?

• Most Americans are immigrants themselves
• Most Americans come from similar ethnic backgrounds
• Most Americans speak English
• Most Americans come from a variety of different ethnic backgrounds

What is religious intolerance? Choose the BEST answer.

• When one person dislikes another person's religion
• An argument about religion between Protestants and Catholics
• The inability of someone to practice his/her religion as he/she wants to
• The establishment of an official state religion by a foreign country

Why do some people believe that undocumented immigrants should be allowed in the U.S.?

• Because the U.S. population is too small to support the economy
• Because everyone should be given a chance to make a better life
• Because customs agents need to work for their livelihood
• Because not enough immigrants come to the U.S. anymore

What aspect of America's geography caused Europeans to want to settle there?

• The Mountains
• The Rivers
• The Valleys
• The Space

Which of the following was most likely to immigrate to America during the 1700s?

• Nobleman
• Military Officer
• Farmer
• Wealthy Merchant

Which term best describes official U.S. immigration policy during the 1800s?

• Tightly Regulated
• Unrestricted
• Religiously Motivated
• Discriminatory

What is the significance 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

If you're American, what are the odds that you can trace your ancestry back through Ellis Island?

• One in 4
• One in 10
• One in 2
• One in 100

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