Coming to America by Betsy Maestro

All Americans are related to _______________.

Select two answers.

• immigrants

• people in the grocery store

• their neighbors

• people who come from other lands

American Indians are also called __________.

• land

• cousins

• Native Americans

• a new world

After Christopher Columbus crossed the __________, other European explorers came in search of land and riches for their own countries.

In the explorers' native countries they had hardships such as little money and could not ________ in the way they wished.

By about 1700, thousands of ___________ lived in the Spanish, French, and English colonies of North America.

• students

• settlers

• singers

• swimmers

Beginning in 1619, millions of Africans were brought to the Americas against their will and were forced into slavery. What is an antonym for against?

• willfully

• mad

• another

• more

Which of the following are examples of difficulties faced by immigrants on their sea voyage. Choose all that apply.

• living space was cramped

• dogs were barking and causing problems

• there was not enough food or water

• it took months

By early 1700, about how many languages could be heard in New York City?

• 4

• 6

• 18

• 3

What was offered to adventurous newcomers in the middle 1800s if they stayed?

• A new jet

• land

• a large home

• millions of dollars

Who helped to build the first transcontinental railroad in 1869?

• Native Americans

• Chinese settlers

• The Pilgrims

• Christopher Columbus