Immigration to the United States

What is the central idea of the text?

• America has a long history of immigration but some groups of immigrants have been treated unfairly.

• America has a long history of immigration and has always been welcoming towards immigrants.

• Immigrants have enjoyed fairer treatment in America than in their home countries.

• America must limit the number of immigrants who enter the nation to preserve its resources.

Answer explanation

The central idea of the text is that America has a long history of immigration but some groups of immigrants have been treated unfairly.

How does paragraph 4 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

• It demonstrates how famine brought different groups of immigrants to America.

• It shows why some people were unhappy when immigrants came to America.

• It reveals some of the reasons why groups of immigrants came to America.

• It discusses how people only immigrated to America to find gold.

Answer explanation

Paragraph 4 reveals reasons why groups of immigrants came to America.

How does the text illustrate that United States immigration laws were discriminatory?

• The text illustrates how the impact of World War I meant the United States government had to change its laws.

• The author compares the different number of immigrants who came to the United States from Asia with those who came from Latin America.

• The author describes how the United States accepted immigrants from certain countries but not from others.

• The text details how the government uses immigration laws to imprison immigrants.

Answer explanation

The text illustrates discriminatory immigration laws by describing how the United States accepted immigrants from certain countries but not from others.

How have American citizens' attitudes toward immigrants affected immigration laws?

• The author compares the different number of immigrants who came to the United States from Asia with those who came from Latin America.

• The author describes how the United States accepted immigrants from certain countries but not from others.

• The text details how the government uses immigration laws to imprison immigrants.

• The number of immigrants who came to the United States increased after World War I.

Answer explanation

American citizens' attitudes towards immigrants have influenced immigration laws. The author compares the number of immigrants from Asia and Latin America, highlighting the correct choice.

Which groups of people have been discouraged from coming to America in the past, and why? How would you describe America's treatment of immigrants today?

• Mexican immigrants were discouraged from coming to America because of the Immigration Act of 1924. America's treatment of immigrants today is controversial and divisive.

• Irish immigrants were discouraged from coming to America because they were fleeing famine. America's treatment of immigrants today is welcoming and inclusive.

• Chinese immigrants were discouraged from coming to America because they were seen as a threat to American jobs. America's treatment of immigrants today is discriminatory.

• Native Americans were discouraged from coming to America because they were considered indigenous. America's treatment of immigrants today is fair and equal.

Answer explanation

Chinese immigrants were seen as a threat to American jobs, leading to their discouragement. America's treatment of immigrants today is discriminatory.

What is one reason for the global growth of immigration?

• The improvement of transportation options and the increase in cost.

• The decrease in transportation options and the decrease in cost.

• The improvement of transportation and the decrease in cost.

• The decrease in transportation options and the increase in cost.

Answer explanation

Global immigration has grown due to the improved transportation options and decreased costs.

How many immigrants were estimated to be living in the United States without legal permission in 2015?

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 11 million

• 15 million

Answer explanation

In 2015, an estimated 11 million immigrants were living in the United States without legal permission. This is the correct choice.

What is the predicted number of people born in other countries who will be living in the United States by 2065?

• 100 million

• 150 million

• 78 million

• 50 million

Answer explanation

The predicted number of people born in other countries who will be living in the United States by 2065 is 78 million.

What is one reason why immigration has become a controversial topic in the 21st century?

• Immigrants are boosting the economy and making valuable contributions to society.

• Immigrants are not following the proper legal systems to enter the United States.

• Immigrants are not contributing to the economy and society.

• Immigrants are taking away job opportunities from American citizens.

Answer explanation

Immigration has become controversial because immigrants are boosting the economy and making valuable contributions to society.

What is the purpose of the text?

• To provide a historical overview of immigration to the United States.

• To discuss the negative impact of immigration on American society.

• To promote the benefits of immigration to the United States.

• To argue for stricter immigration laws in the United States.

Answer explanation

The purpose of the text is to provide a historical overview of immigration to the United States.