When did the new immigrants arrive in the United States?

• Before the 1880s

• After 1880

• During the 1700s

• During the 1600s

What type of job opportunities did the new immigrants seek?

• Farming in rural areas

• Job opportunities in cities

• Military service

• Government positions

Where did immigrants usually travel on the ship during their journey to America?

• First class

• Business class

• Steerage

• Upper deck

What was the purpose of immigration processing centers?

• To provide housing for immigrants

• To interview immigrants and determine whether to let them enter the country

• To offer jobs to immigrants

• To educate immigrants about American culture

Which immigration processing center was located on the East Coast?

• Angel Island

• Ellis Island

• Liberty Island

• Staten Island

Which immigration processing center was located on the West Coast?

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

• Liberty Island

• Staten Island

By law, which group of immigrants was allowed into the country through Angel Island?

• All Chinese immigrants

• Only Chinese whose fathers were U.S. citizens

• All European immigrants

• Only European immigrants with family in the U.S.

Why did many immigrants move into neighborhoods with others from the same country?

• To find better job opportunities

• To hear their own language, eat familiar foods, and keep their customs

• To avoid paying high rent

• To receive free education

Where did many immigrants live upon arriving in the United States?

• In luxury apartments

• In tenements

• In suburban houses

• In government shelters

What type of jobs did many immigrants have to take upon arriving in the United States?

• High-paying, skilled jobs in technology

• Low-paying, unskilled jobs in garment or steel factories and construction

• Government jobs

• High-paying, skilled jobs in finance