Immigration to the United States in the Late 1800s

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

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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

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From which continent did most immigrants come to the United States during this peak period?

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

• Europe

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Which was the first official immigration center in America?

• Ellis Island

• Castle Garden

• Angel Island

• Liberty Island

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

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

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

Which act brought Chinese immigration to a halt in America?

• The Chinese Exclusion Act

• The Nativist Act

• The Exclusion Act

• The Immigration Act

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What was a major reason for immigration to the United States during this period?

• For vacation

• For better economic opportunity

• For the weather

• For education

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What challenge did many immigrants face upon arriving in the United States?

• They were immediately wealthy

• They were given too much land

• They were paid small, unfair wages

• They were required to return home