Immigration Quiz

Why did immigrants from Ireland come to the United States?

• They wanted to build their own homes.

• They wanted religious freedom.

• There was a shortage of potatoes.

• They didn't trust the government.

True or false?

Immigrants from Ireland spoke English.

• True

• False

What kind of job did the Irish immigrants NOT have in the U.S.?

• Some worked to build the Transcontinental Railroad.

• Some worked on farms.

• Some worked in coal mines.

• Some worked as teachers.

Why did immigrants from Germany come to the United States?

• They didn't want to pay taxes.

• They wanted to learn English.

• They were poor and needed more money.

• They wanted religious freedom.

What did German tradesmen do?

• watch makers

• farmers

• teachers

• barbers

True or false?

German immigrants loved to wear colorful clothing.

• True

• False

Why did immigrants from Italy come to the United States?

• They wanted to make more money.

• They wanted religious freedom.

• They wanted to be farmers.

• They wanted to learn English

Fill in the blank.

More Italians settled in ____________________ than in any other place.

True or false?

Italian children had to work at a young age to help their family.

• True

• False

True or false?

Immigrants from Sweden came to the United States because of a lack of resources like coal and iron.

• True

• False