Immigration

How many waves of immigration did the United States experience after the Civil War?

• Five

• One

• Three

• Two

Which of the following BEST explains why immigrants came to the United States between 1865 and 1920?

• Most immigrants were wealthy Europeans who brought successful businesses to the United States.

• Most immigrants faced problems at home. They believed that there was much more opportunity for them in the United States than in their home countries.

• Most immigrants came to the Oregon Territory, where married couples were given 640 acres of land for free.

• Most immigrants did not expect to find much opportunity in the United States, but they were expelled (kicked out) of their home countries.

What kind of opportunity is this an example of: Immigrants could vote.

• Political

• Social

• Economic

Which of the following is a "push" factor in immigration?

• war

• poverty

• religious and political prejudice

• all of the above

What kind of opportunity is this an example of: Immigrants started their own businesses.

• Political

• Social

• Economic

What kind of opportunity is this an example of: Immigrant children attended public schools.

• Political

• Social

• Economic

When coming to the United States, what is a feeling of dislike immigrants were faced with because of their different race or culture?

• prejudice

• religion

• pride

• oppression

Why is the term "melting pot" used to describe the United States?

• Many cultures live here.

• It is shaped like a giant cooking pot.

• People in the United States like to cook.

• Steel is melted in some cities.

Which is the largest group of immigrants to come to the United States in the 1900's?

• Hispanics

• Asians

• Africans

• Europeans

After arriving in New York, what two things did most recent arrivals need to do right away?

• Find a place to eat and a place to take a shower

• Find a place to live and a job

• Find their relatives and celebrate

• Find a map to decide where they would settle