
Immigration to the United States in the Late 1800s

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
+10
Standards-aligned
Stephanie O'Briant
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the United States sometimes called because of its diverse population?
The Big Apple
The Great American Melting Pot
The Land of Opportunity
The Golden Gate
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Between which years was immigration to the United States at its highest point?
1900 to 1920
1870 to 1900
1850 to 1870
1920 to 1940
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
From which continent did most immigrants come to the United States during this peak period?
Africa
Asia
South America
Europe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which was the first official immigration center in America?
Ellis Island
Castle Garden
Angel Island
Liberty Island
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What symbol of freedom and prosperity greeted new immigrants at Ellis Island?
The Golden Gate Bridge
The Statue of Liberty
The Washington Monument
The Empire State Building
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many immigrants passed through Ellis Island in its first five years of operation?
Over 2 million
Over 1.5 million
Over 2.5 million
Over 1 million
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common reason for immigrants to stay close to where they arrived in America?
They wanted to live near the ocean
They lacked money to move further inland
They preferred the climate
They were required by law
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