U.S. Population Changes and Immigration Quiz

What population changes occurred in the U.S. during the first half of the 20th Century?

• Continued and rapid growth of cities

• Decrease in urban population

• Stagnant population growth

• Shift from cities to rural areas

Why did immigrants settle in urban areas?

• Preference for suburban living

• Rapid industrialization created many job opportunities

• Lack of job opportunities in rural areas

• Desire for a quieter lifestyle

What was the main reason for the movement of people to the cities during urbanization?

• Factory jobs and employment opportunities

• Availability of better healthcare facilities

• Higher wages in rural areas

• Lack of job opportunities in cities

Who wrote the book 'How the Other Half Lives', and what was it about?

• Jacob Riis, about the living conditions of urban slums

• Ida B. Wells, about racial discrimination

• Upton Sinclair, about the meatpacking industry

• Jane Addams, about social reform

Why were immigrants who came to the U.S. between 1889-1920 described as 'new immigrants'?

• They were the first immigrants to settle in urban areas

• They were the first immigrants to come from Europe

• They came from different countries than most earlier immigrants

• They were the first immigrants to face discrimination

What was the purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• To restrict and limit Chinese immigration to the U.S.

• To promote cultural assimilation of Chinese immigrants

• To prevent Chinese immigrants from settling in urban areas

• To encourage unlimited immigration to the U.S.

Why did early 1900 immigrants to the U.S. have an advantage over immigrants of today?

• They found that unskilled jobs were more available

• They had access to better healthcare facilities

• They faced less discrimination and prejudice

• They received higher wages compared to today's immigrants

What is the main reason why people immigrate to the U.S.?

• A result of circumstances abroad as well as in the U.S.

• To experience a different culture

• To reunite with family members

• To escape natural disasters

What does the Melting Pot Theory suggest?

• Cultural diversity should be discouraged

• Different cultures should remain separate and distinct

• A new and different society would emerge from the blending of cultures

• Immigrants should assimilate into American culture completely

Why were few restrictions placed on immigrants early on?

• A steady demand for cheap labor existed

• The government wanted to encourage cultural diversity

• There was a shortage of labor in the U.S.

• Immigrants were required to pass strict entry exams