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What was the duration of the ocean voyage for immigrants sailing to America in the early 1800s?

• 1-2 weeks

• 1-3 months

• 6-9 months

• Over a year

What was the main source of income for ship owners transporting immigrants to America?

• Providing luxury accommodations

• Selling tickets to immigrants

• Charging for medical care

• Selling goods on board

Where did most European immigrants first land in America during the early 1800s?

• Chicago

• New Orleans

• New York

• San Francisco

Why did immigrants with special work skills settle in American cities?

• To avoid hard labor

• To escape the rural areas

• To find customers for their services

• To enjoy the city life

What type of job was commonly available to immigrant women in American cities?

• Farming

• Construction

• Domestic work

• Coal mining

Which immigrant group was often hired to work on the construction of railroads in the West?

• Irish

• Italians

• Chinese

• Germans

What was the living condition like for most immigrants in American cities during the 1850s?

• Luxurious

• Dreadful

• Spacious

• Comfortable

Which area in New York City was known for its cramped, dangerous, and unhygienic conditions before the Civil War?

• Wall Street

• Broadway

• Central Park

• Five Points

What kind of workers generally had fewer problems adjusting to life in America?

• Children

• Skilled workers

• Farmers

• Unskilled workers

What motivated immigrants to bring over other family members to America?

• To have a better future

• To explore new lands

• To escape from Europe

• To increase their wealth