New Immigrants

Which of the following NOT a reason for increased immigration to the U.S in the 1900s?

• Escape to an oppressive government?

• Desire for religious freedom?

• Hope for better opportunities?

• Desire for Adventure?

Who funded Hull House?

• Betsy Ross?

• Carrie Nation?

• Susan B Anthony?

• Jane Adams

What was the purpose of Hull House?

• To campaign for women's suffrage

• To process immigrants coming to the U.S

• To help the urban poor

• To control politics in New York

These two immigrant groups faced discrimination upon arrival in America?

• English, French

• Chinese, Irish

• Italian, Russian

• German, Norweign

Name the famous immigration processing center that was located in New York

• Hull House

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

• Tammany Hall

Which was not a challenge faced by cities?

• Tenements

• Ghettos

• Political corruption

• Lack of jobs

What happened as industries grew in the late 1800s?

• Urban population increased

• There was less diversity in America

• People moved out of cities and into the country

• The number of agricultural workers increased

Job opportunities caused movement in America. People moved from.....

• cities to the country

• The U.S to Mexico

• the country to the city

• The U.s to Canada

Which of the following was a cause behind the need for tenements?

• Massive immigration

• Massive Urbanization

• Massive Unemployment

• Massive church growth

Which of the following best describes a ghetto?

• A building for inhabitants

• An area of the city

• backyard

• A museum