Immigration

Where did "OLD IMMIGRANTS" mainly come from?

• Northern and Western Europe (Britain, Ireland, Germany)

• Southern and Eastern Europe (Italy, Russia, Austria-Hungary)

• Asia (China and Japan)

Where did "NEW IMMIGRANTS" mainly come from?

• Northern and Western Europe (Britain, Ireland, Germany)

• Southern and Eastern Europe (Italy, Russia, Austria-Hungary)

• Asia (China and Japan)

Most immigrants on the East Coast were processed where?

• Washington, D.C.
• Ellis Island
• Angel Island
• Baltimore

What group of immigrants were arriving in large numbers on the West Coast in the middle to late 1800's?

• Greek

• Chinese

• British

In general, why did most people immigrate to the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th Century?

• Escape difficult conditions/war

• to make money

• religious persecution

• all of the above

Which term  is the name of a restriction on immigration passed by Congress?

• Melting Pot Act
• Nativism Act  of 1902
• Chinese Exclusion Act
• None of the above

Most immigrants traveled on the ____________ level of the ship.

• first class

• second class

• steerage

Give examples of immigrant "push" factors.

• Promise of a better life

• War or religious persecution

• Religious Freedom

• Better opportunities

Where did Asian immigrants arrive when they came to America?

• Angel Island

• Ellis Island

Why did "Americans" discriminate against the Chinese?

• There owned all the businesses in California

• They had a lot of money when they came to U.S.

• They held onto their culture (language, food, clothing) & they thought they would take their jobs