Immigration/Urbanization Test

During the 19th century, the U.S. had few limits to immigration, mainly because

• a steady demand for cheap labor.

• the birth rate was low.

• people did not oppose (go against) immigration.

• most immigrants easily assimilated into American society.

Which statement best describes immigration from 1880 to 1920?

• Poor, rural Europeans immigrated to industrial cities.

• The number of immigrants decreased in the U.S.

• American industries recruited skilled immigrants from Europe.

• The U.S. allowed all immigrants from around the world to enter into America.

In the 1880's, immigration patterns shifted dramatically with most immigrants coming from

• Northern and Western European Countries.

• Southern and Eastern European Countries.

• Mexico and Central America.

• China and Japan.

In the U.S. during the late 1800's, Nativists reacted to immigration due to

• Difficult economic conditions and job competition.

• A decreasing urban population

• Corruption in the government.

• Increasing job opportunities.

Which of the following was a result of both immigration and the increased production of factory goods in the late 1800's?

• Rapid growth of cities.

• High wages for factory workers.

• Overpopulation of the West.

• Better working conditions.

During the late 1800's and early 1900's, immigration laws discriminated against

• Asians

• Europeans

• Mexicans

• Farmers

One reason why people in the U.S. left farms and moved to cities during the late 1800's is that

• Farm machines and factory made goods reduced the need for farm labor.

• Nobody wanted to live on farms anymore.

• Immigrants did not know how to do farm work.

• Unions did not organize farmers.

The main objective of Nativists was to

• Cancel laws that restricted immigration.

• Help immigrants adjust to American culture.

• Build tenement apartments for immigrants.

• Restrict the number of immigrants.

"A map of New York City in the late 1800's, colored to designate nationalities, would show more stripes than on a skin of a zebra and more colors than any rainbow." This quotation probably refers to the

• Style of political cartoons.

• Diversity (difference) of ethnic neighborhoods in New York City.

• Flight of farmers to cities looking for jobs.

• Social classes in cities.

Most settlement houses of the late 1800's offered poor city dwellers

• Aid in the form of money.

• Protection from crime.

• Social services, food, housing

• Protection from the government