Immigration

What is an immigrant?

• People who were born and lives in the United States.

• People who leave their home country to live in a new country.

• A statue in the New York Harbor.

What phrase is used to describe America?

• blended
• melting pot
• adventurous
• lucky

1. Why did many immigrants settle in large cities?

• They were better places to live.

• There were more jobs

• All of the above.

What is an example of a push factor?

Choose 2 answers!

• lots of opportunities

• no food

• no freedom of religion

What are 2 examples of pull factors?

Choose 2 answers!

• freedom of speech

• more opportunities

• drought

Immigrants came to America mainly by _________.

• helicopters

• boats

• horses

• trains

Immigrants came to the United States to ___________.

• have freedom of religion

• find jobs

• have a better life

• all of the above

Where were most immigrants from?

• Italy
• Slavic Countries
• Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico
• Europe

19th century Chinese immigrants are known for what?

• Work in building the Transcontinental Railroad
• Work in New York factories
• Contributions to the steel industry
• Contributions to John D. Rockefeller

During the period from 1880 to 1910, why did the majority of immigrants to the United States settle in urban areas in the North?

• The Populists were successful in preventing immigrants from buying farmland.
• Rapid industrialization had created many job opportunities.
• Labor unions gave financial help to immigrants willing to work in the factories.
• Most immigrants had lived in cities in their native countries.