Problems Immigrants Faced (History)

Why did so many immigrants leave their homelands?

• Many left to escape religious persecution.

• Their homelands were too crowded.

• Immigrants can't have jobs.

• Many didn't have family anymore.

What was the most common way for Immigrants to travel to a new land?

• Boat

• Train

• Wagon

• Steamship

What had to be checked to determine whether the person met the legal requirements?

• Documents

• Photo ID

• Had at least 25 dollars

• Never convicted a felony

• Able to work

What agreement did President Roosevelt work out with Japan?

• The Gentlemen's Agreement

• The Katsura Agreement

• Treaty of Versallies

• Chinese Exclusion Act

What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• This act bans the entry to all Chinese people, but students, teacher, etc.

• This act bans all Chinese people from traveling.

• This act bans all further immigration of Chinese people.

What year did the gold rush have a spark in California?

• 1851

• 1883

• 1848

• 1850

Between 1880 and 1920, about how many immigrants arrived in the United Sates?

• around 260,000

• around 200,000

• 300,000

• around 500,000

What was the common way for diseases to spread quickly among immigrants?

• Tenements

• Housing

• Louse infested bedding

• Steamship

What was the percentage of Immigrants that were denied to pass from inspection?

• 2 percent

• 10 percent

• 5 percent

• Nobody was denied.

When was the Gentlemen's Agreement?

• 1905-2000

• 1907

• 1907-1908

• 2022