Immigration - Chapter 4 Social Studies Alive

Who are immigrants?

• People who live in different countries

• People who move to a new country

• People who travel around the world

• People who stay in the same place.

Why do most immigrants come to live in the United States?

• To visit friends

• To be on a boat

• For vacation

• For a better life

What must an immigrant have before coming to the United States?

• several children

• new clothes

• permission to stay

• A college degree

How do people discriminate against immigrants?

• by treating them unfairly

• by offering them good jobs

• by helping them find places to live

• by selling them food

Some people who would like to immigrate to the United States could be sent home if they do not pass a test, have a job, have a place to live or meet requirements to stay.

• true

• false

Write at least three reasons why immigrants leave their countries to come to live in the United States?