Chapter 21, Lessons 1 and 2

Immigrants never had difficult journeys to the Unites States.

• true

• false

Most immigrants in the early 1900's came to the United States seeking freedom from injustice and better economic opportunities.

• true

• false

Women in the Unites States had more freedom than women in Europe and Asia had.

• true

• false

Some Native Americans started the nativist movement.

• true

• false

All Americans welcomed the new wave of immigrants.

• true

• false

Most immigrants could only afford to travel to the Unites States in which of the following?

• automobiles

• railroad cars

• steerage

• first-class plane seats

Which symbol of hope greeted immigrants at New York Harbor?

• Washington Monument

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Empire State Building

• Statue of Liberty

Which of the following could cause immigrants to be refused permission to enter the United States?

• contagious illness

• a relative in this country

• little or no money

• young children

Which of the following was an immigrant's greatest challenge once inside the United States?

• finding housing

• finding work

• meeting new friends

• finding the right schools

Which legislation limited the number of workers who could enter the United States for 10 years?

• Chinese Exclusion Act

• Abbot Support Act

• Immigrants' Protective Act

• Immigration Act of 1917