2.3 New Immigrants, the Chinese Exclusion Act, and Nativism Q

What was the primary goal of the Americanization movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• To promote immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe

• To assimilate immigrants into American culture

• To encourage immigrants to maintain their native traditions

• To deport immigrants who did not speak English

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USHS1877.C.25.b

Which of the following was a pull factor that attracted immigrants to the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Religious persecution

• Economic opportunities

• Political instability

• Overpopulation in their home countries

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USHS1877.C.3.c

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was an example of:

• A foreign policy that encouraged Chinese immigration

• Legislation that promoted cultural diversity

• A nativist response to economic competition

• An act that supported the Social Gospel movement

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USHS1877.C.15.c

Nativism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was characterized by: (Select all that apply)

• A welcoming attitude towards all immigrants

• Support for the cultural assimilation of immigrants

• Opposition to immigration and favoritism towards native-born Americans

• Advocacy for unrestricted immigration policies

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USHS1877.C.25.b

Which of the following best describes the living conditions of many new immigrants in urban areas during the Gilded Age?

• Spacious and sanitary

• Rural and isolated

• Crowded and unsanitary

• Luxurious and modern

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USHS1877.C.13.b

What were some of the foreign policies that shaped economic issues related to immigration during this time period?

Some foreign policies that shaped economic issues related to immigration during the Gilded Age were....

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USHS1877.C.15.c

The 1st Amendment protects which of the following scenarios?

• Jamal attends his Baptist church on Sunday morning with his family

• Maria attends Valley High School with her friends and plays for the varsity soccer team

• Justin and his friends download the same app to play games against each other

• Valerie orders an SAT study guide off of Amazon to help her get ready for her SAT test

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USHS1877.C.1.a

Which of the following were challenges faced by immigrants during the period of rapid urbanization and industrialism? (Select all that apply)

• Discrimination based on ethnicity

• Equal treatment by old immigrants

• Poor working conditions

• Limited access to basic amenities

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What were the effects of the Americanization movement on immigrants? (Select all that apply)

• Encouraged immigrants to abandon their native languages

• Promoted the teaching of English

• Fostered a sense of unity and loyalty towards the United States

• Guaranteed equal rights for all immigrants

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USHS1877.C.25.b

Which of the following were considered push factors for immigration during the late 19th and early 20th centuries? (Select all that apply)

• Availability of cheap land in the United States

• Political instability in home countries

• Religious freedom in the United States

• Famine and poverty in home countries

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USHS1877.C.3.c