USH: Unit #6 Immigration Review

Which of the following attracted many immigrants to the United States?

• The Military draft

• strong alien land laws

• a chance at a better life

• labor unions

Answer explanation

Many immigrants were attracted to the United States because of the chance at a better life.

How did the pattern of European immigration shift in 1890?

• from Jewish to Catholic Europeans

• from northern to southern and eastern Europeans

• from eastern to southern Europeans

• from eastern to western Europeans

Answer explanation

The pattern of European immigration shifted in 1890 from northern to southern and eastern Europeans.

Where did European immigrants often settle in the United States?

• in western railroad towns

• in their ports of entry

• in the South

• near lakes

Answer explanation

European immigrants often settled in their ports of entry in the United States, where they arrived and established communities.

What first attracted the Chinese to the United States?

• repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act

• the ideals of political equality

• the desire for free land

• recruitment by railroad companies

Answer explanation

The Chinese were first attracted to the United States through recruitment by railroad companies, seeking job opportunities and economic advancement.

How were Asians regarded by many white Americans?

• with suspicion and hostility

• with respoect and admiration

• as productive farmers

• as good neighbors

Answer explanation

Many white Americans regarded Asians with suspicion and hostility.

What development led to the first wave of Mexican immigration in the early 1900s?

• irrigation of southwest lands

• lower steamship rates

• the founding of Los Angelas

• the building of a railroad through Texas

Answer explanation

The development of irrigation in southwest lands led to the first wave of Mexican immigration in the early 1900s. This allowed for increased agricultural opportunities and attracted Mexican workers.

What typically led an immigrant to achieve success in America?

• improved medical care

• welfare and social service programs

• determination and hard work

• high wages won by labor unions

Answer explanation

Determination and hard work typically led immigrants to achieve success in America.

What is the term for where immigrants were often located on a boat offering little privacy and poor facilities?

• Steerage

• Porham

• Bow

• Overhead compartments

Answer explanation

Steerage is the term for where immigrants were often located on a boat, offering little privacy and poor facilities.

What was the main reason for European immigration to the United States in the 19th century?

• Escape from political unrest

• Search for better job opportunities

• Desire to join family members already in the U.S.

• All of the above

Answer explanation

European immigration to the United States in the 19th century was mainly driven by the desire to escape political unrest, search for better job opportunities, and join family members already in the U.S. All of these factors contributed to the influx of European immigrants during that time.

What was the primary mode of transportation for immigrants coming to the United States in the 19th century?

• By foot

• By horse

• By ship

• By train

Answer explanation

The primary mode of transportation for immigrants coming to the United States in the 19th century was by ship.