Immigration in America 2024

In which decade did immigration into America significantly increase after a period of relatively little immigration?

• 1830s

• 1950s

• 1920s

• 1700s

Which countries were the main sources of immigrants to America in the 1830s?

• Spain, France, and Italy

• Russia, Poland, and Hungary

• Britain, Ireland, and Germany

• China, Japan, and India

What attracted immigrants to America in the 19th century?

• Religious freedom

• Gold mines

• Cheap farmland and manufacturing jobs

• Educational opportunities

What kind of jobs did the Irish mainly take up in America?

• Craftsmen

• Farmers

• Teachers

• Unskilled laborers, building railroads and canals

What was the demographic characteristic of most immigrants to America during the 19th century?

• Elderly retirees

• Males in their prime working years between 18-25

• Families with young children

• Single women

By the 1850s, how did the annual amount of immigrants arriving in the US compare to two decades (decade = 10 years) earlier?

• Decreased by half

• Increased tenfold

• Tripled again

• Stayed the same

What was America's first measurable anti-immigrant sentiment mainly targeting?

• Irish-Catholic immigrants

• German immigrants

• British immigrants

• Chinese immigrants

If you were migrating from another country today, what would be some reasons for migrating to the US? Give at least 3 reasons in your answer.