U5 T2: Immigration

Which factors most likely contributed to the shift in US population as shown in the graph? Select the TWO correct answers.

• conflicts in European countries

• the Exclusion Act

• immigrants wanting to be paid more in their home country

• immigrants hoping for a better life in the US

• the living conditions in urban areas of the US

Use the source and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question.

Why did it become difficult for Irish immigrants to find work? Select the TWO correct answers.

• Some American citizens were fearful that Irish immigrants would take available jobs.

• Some American citizens did not like that Irish immigrants practiced a different religion.

• Factory owners paid Irish immigrants less than American workers.

• Irish immigrants were occupying all the homes in urban areas.

• A downturn in the economy made it difficult for immigrants to find work.

According to the source, what were the main PUSH factors for immigrants coming to America from China? Select the TWO correct answers.

• wars

• famine

• economic hardships

• disease

Ellis Island was an immigration station located on the __________ coast that received European immigrants.

• north

• east

• south

• west

Angel Island was an immigration station on the _______ coast that received immigrants mainly from China and Japan.

• north

• south

• east

• west

Use the source and your background knowledge to answer the question.

What is one way Angel Island was different from Ellis Island?

• At Angel Island, immigrants would usually have to wait weeks before entering the US.

• Immigrants would be provided a home upon arrival to Angel Island.

• At Angel Island, families stayed in dormitories together.

• At Angel Island, immigrants would 3-5 hours before entering the US.

Jane Addams established a center called Hull House. What was Hull House?

• It was a home where immigrants could stay.

• It was a location that had classes, a daycare, and helped immigrants and the poor to find jobs.

• It was a home that provided shelter for people in poverty.

• It was a school for children whose parents were immigrants, as well as for people who were poor.

Based on the source and your knowledge of social studies, what were some PULL factors for European immigrants? Select the TWO correct answers.

• better farmland

• more availability of jobs

• famine

• unsanitary, cramped living conditions in the cities

• to win a million dollars

The idea that immigrants adopt American culture is called __________.

• melting pot

• salad bowl

• cultural mosaic

• cheeseburger

The idea that immigrants keep strong ties to their original culture is called _________.

• melting pot

• salad bowl

• cultural mosaic

• cupcake