Immigration and Urbanization

Imagine you're an Asian immigrant arriving in the early 1900s, and you meet Olivia and Kai on your journey. Together, you all head to the West coast processing center on __________________. Where are you?

• Ellis Island

• National Harbor

• Immigration Harbor

• Angel Island

Along with economic troubles, what condition drove people to emigrate that would be considered a push factor?

• Political Freedom

• Weather Conditions

• Religious Persecution

• Job Opportunities

Imagine Aria and Jackson exploring the bustling city life, where many people lived in urban apartment buildings called ____________.

• high rises

• suburbs

• tenements

• studios

Which leader of the political machine controlled local jobs and services?

• political bosses

• muckrakers

• civil servants

• city servants

Increased immigration led to ___________ of America.

• Imperialism

• Urbanization

• Naturalization

• Expansionism

Imagine you're in the late 1800s, and Zoe, Grace, and Daniel are exploring the bustling growth of cities. What do you think was the main reason for this urban boom?

• emigration from Europe

• movement of rural workers to urban areas

• number of jobs available

• all of the above

As Aiden, Mason, and Samuel watched the bustling streets fill with newcomers, they noticed that cities were becoming _______________.

• overcrowded

• wealthy

• privileged

• barren

Imagine Liam and Nora are discussing the nativist movement. Why did some people have negative attitudes towards immigrants during that time?

• Because they brought different culture and worked for low wages

• Because they spoke a different language and practiced a different religion

• Neither answer above is correct

• Both answers above are correct

When Benjamin decided to pack his bags and move to a new country to start a fresh chapter, he became a(n) _________

• visitor

• world traveler

• Progressive

• immigrant

Emma and Henry are having a debate about who is someone that opposes immigration. Can you help them figure out the term for an anti-immigrant person?

• nativist

• muckraker

• revolutionary

• Progressive