S1 U.S. History MIDTERM REVIEW

What is the definition of assimilation?

• Forced adoption of mainstream culture and language

• Voluntary adoption of mainstream culture and language

• Isolation from mainstream culture and language

• Rejection of mainstream culture and language

What is the purpose of a settlement house?

• To provide employment for new immigrants

• To provide housing for new immigrants

• To provide legal services for new immigrants

• To provide education and social services to new immigrants

Who entered the U.S. from Ellis Island?

• Latin Americans

• Asians

• Europeans

• Africans

What were the push factors for European immigrants?

• Abundant natural resources and modern infrastructure

• High standard of living and quality education

• Lack of economic opportunities and religious freedom

• Political stability and cultural acceptance

What is the impact of nativism?

• Integration of immigrants into society

• Encouragement of immigration

• Promotion of cultural diversity

• Discrimination against immigrants

What was the purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the Gentleman's Agreement with Japan of 1907?

• To provide citizenship to Chinese & Japanese immigrants

• To promote Chinese cultural assimilation

• To encourage Chinese immigration to build the railroads

• To restrict Asian immigration

What was the goal of the Progressive Movement?

• To support big business interests

• To maintain the status quo

• To preserve traditional values

• To promote social and political reform

What was the outcome of the Plessy v. Ferguson case?

• Integration was enforced nationwide

• Segregation was deemed constitutional

• Equal rights were granted to all citizens

• Segregation was deemed unconstitutional

What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the U.S.?

• The U.S. gained new territories

• The U.S. joined the League of Nations

• The U.S. was isolated from world affairs

• The U.S. was seen as a global leader

What was the purpose of the Emergency Quota Act of 1921?

• To support refugee resettlement programs

• To promote open borders

• To encourage immigration from Asia

• To restrict immigration from Eastern Europe