Chapter 3 Lesson 3

Which sentence best explains why American culture is like a quilt?

• Many different people groups exist in the world.

• Each culture in America is unique, and together they are beautiful.

• Immigrants came to the United States by boat, on foot, or on airplanes.

• Immigrants often faced many hardships and challenges in their new homes.

Who are citizens?

• people leaving a country

• people visiting a country

• members of a country

• fans of a country

How was the immigrant experience during the 1800's for the Irish and Chinese similar?

• Both groups faced unfair treatment.

• Both groups fled potato famines.

• Both groups were treated fairly.

• Both groups came to the United States only to find gold.

Which of the following is not a reason why immigrants came to the United States?

• to be safe

• to fight for a cause

• to improve their lives

• to have economic opportunities

How have immigrant inventors helped the United States? Choose two sentences.

• America’s founders were descended from people from Great Britain.

• Immigrants often try to find communities that share their culture.

• Nikola Tesla from Croatia helped develop better lighting systems and motors.

• Immigrants from countries such as Russia, Taiwan, and South Africa have helped create American technology companies.

• Many Americans throughout the United States take part in community celebrations.

What is one way that immigrants have contributed to American culture?

• Immigrants faced great challenges in the United States.

• Immigrants looked for communities that shared their cultures.

• Immigrants brought their favorite recipes from their homelands.

• Immigrants fled hatred and violence.

The process of moving to another country to take up permanent residence.

• Immigration

• Urbanization

• Migration

• Nativism

Which piece of text proves that immigrants brought various recipes with them to the United States?

• "They faced many challenges and unfair treatment when they arrived."

• "Though they may face challenges, they are part of the American story."

• "Immigrants continue to help our nation succeed."

• "In most cities, people have a wide variety of ethnic food choices."

Name one holiday from the textbook and tell how it has become a part of American culture. Use details from the text to support your answer.