Immigration #2 Quiz

One way in which the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) and the Gentlemen's Agreement (1907) are similar is that they

• reflected nativist attitudes in the United States

• encouraged a policy of popular sovereignty

• led to an increase in Asian immigration

• eased requirements for citizenship

Which statement best expresses a common belief among nativists in the late 1800s and early 1900's?

• "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses."

• "The streets are paved with gold."

• "All immigrants strengthen America."

• "America is for Americans."

Until the early 20th century, few restrictions on immigration to the United States existed primarily because

• industry needed an increasing supply of labor

• immigration totals had always been relatively low

• labor unions had always favored unrestricted immigration

• the Supreme Court had ruled that Congress could not restrict immigration

During the late 1800's, which group strongly supported an open immigration policy?

• conservationists

• nativists

• factory owners

• souther farmers

Which event represents an expression of nativism during the 1920's?

• trail of John Scopes for teaching evolution

• adoption of a quota system to limit immigration

• Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight

• rise in popularity of spectator sports

In the late 19th century, the major argument used by labor union leaders against immigrants was that immigrants

• took jobs from United States citizens

• contributed little to enrich American life

• placed financial drains on social services

• refused to assimilate into American culture

In the late 1800's and early 1900's most nativists feared continued immigration to the United States because they believed that immigrants would

• become the dominant groups in colleges and universities

• lead anti-government protests

• obtain the best farmland

• work for cheaper wages

Which expression most accurately illustrates the concept of nativism?

• "Help Wanted - Irish Need Not Apply"

• "Go West, young man."

• "America - first in war and peace"

• "The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself"

According to this 1870 cartoon, which statement about the time period is accurate?

• Chinese laborers were welcomed to the United States with open arms.

• The Know-Nothing Party was formed to help gain rights for minorities.

• Very few Chinese were interested in coming to the United States.

• A movement existed in the United States to prevent the immigration of Chinese.

The data in the chart support the idea that immigration laws of 1921 and 1924 were primarily designed to

• stop illegal entry into the country

• admit skilled workers

• encourage immigration from southern Europe

• reduce immigration from specific regions