CW2- Q4- Immigrants Today

Immigrants came to the United States

• mostly in three large waves over the last 150 years.

• mostly between the late 1800s and the 1920s.

• between World War I and World War II.

• by the 1970s.

The "New Colossus" is

• another name for the Statue of Liberty.

• a nickname for the United States.

• a poem found on the Statue of Liberty.

• a small island in New York Harbor.

Refugees leave their home countries to

• receive a better education for themselves and their children.

• escape punishment for their religious or political beliefs.

• find better jobs.

• escape poverty in their home countries.

Which of the following is an example of adjusting to life in a new country?

• learning the language

• writing letters to people from your home country

• celebrating customs from your home country

• facing prejudice

Where might a young person go if they wanted to learn more about the history of their people?

• bookstores

• the Internet

• both bookstores and the Internet

• St. Paul, Minnesota

Ethnic museums and cultural tours only exist as a way for immigrants to celebrate their culture and history. True or false?

• True

• False

Why is textile art important to Hmong culture?

• They sell it at craft fairs.

• It tells about Hmong culture and beliefs.

• It helps Hmong women learn to sew.

• It gives Hmong immigrants job skills they can use in the U.S.

Which of the following would NOT be a reason to visit an ethnic grocery store?

• for a family to buy food their religion allows them to eat

• for a person to try foods from another country

• for an immigrant to try popular foods from the U.S.

• for an immigrant to find food that reminds them of their home country

Why might an immigrant prefer to listen to music or watch a movie from his or her home country?

• He or she does not like to experience new things.

• It helps that person stay connected to his or her culture.

• It helps that person learn about a new culture.

• Ethnic music and movies are easier to find in their neighborhood.

Immigrants must read a foreign newspaper or magazine to read articles written in their native language. True or false?

• True

• False