Immigration to America

Who is an immigrant?

• A person who moves to a new country.

• A person who moves to a new state.

• A person who moves to a new county.

• A person who moves to a new city.

Why did United States businesses like to hire immigrants?

• Immigrant workers would not go on strike.

• Immigrant workers were more skilled.

• Immigrants would work the more difficult jobs.

• Immigrants would work many hours for less money.

What were Ellis Island and Angel Island?

• Places the wealthy built their mansions.

• Tourist attractions for United States citizens

• Immigration stations for entering the United States

• Places to house orphans

Why were immigrants coming to the United States?

• They liked American culture better.

• They were looking for jobs or escaping persecution.

• They came for the free public education.

• They came for the better quality of homes and healthcare.

What happened to the immigrants at Ellis Island and Angel Island?

• Government officials asked them their plans and checked them for diseases.

• Government officials asked them their plans and made them learn English.

• Government officials asked them their plans and gave them a factory job.

• Government officials asked them their plans and gave them money for housing.

Where is Ellis Island located?

• New York Harbor, New York

• San Francisco Bay, California

• San Francisco Harbor, California

• New York Bay, New York

Where is Angel Island located?

• New York Harbor, New York

• San Francisco Bay, California

• New York Bay, New York

• San Francisco Harbor, California

How did immigrants make the United States rich and one of the fastest growing countries in the world?

• They improved the healthcare profession.

• They helped fight in the Spanish-American War as Rough Riders.

• They built railroads, dug mines, and worked in factories.

• They were wealthy and improved the economy.

Who immigrated through Ellis Island?

• Europeans

• Asians

• Australians

• Mexicans

Who immigrated through Angel Island?

• Europeans

• Asians

• Australians

• Mexicans