Ch. 11 L3

When did the first major wave of immigrants arrive in the United States after the Civil War?

• Between 1865 and 1890

• Between 1800 and 1820

• Between 1900 and 1920

• Between 1920 and 1940

Answer explanation

The first major wave of immigrants arrived in the United States between 1865 and 1890, after the Civil War.

Which countries did most of the immigrants in the first wave come from?

• Germany, Great Britain, Finland, Sweden, and Norway

• Poland, Russia, Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Greece

• Japan and China

• Canada and Mexico

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Germany, Great Britain, Finland, Sweden, and Norway as most of the immigrants in the first wave came from these countries.

What was a common reason for immigrants to leave their homelands?

• To escape wars and prejudice

• To find better weather

• To join family members already in the United States

• To explore new cultures

Answer explanation

To escape wars and prejudice was a common reason for immigrants to leave their homelands.

What was one of the main challenges immigrants faced upon arriving in the United States?

• Finding jobs

• Learning a new language

• Adapting to new laws

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All of the above options were main challenges immigrants faced upon arriving in the United States: finding jobs, learning a new language, and adapting to new laws.

What was a common job for unskilled workers during the period of high immigration?

• Factory jobs

• Teaching

• Banking

• Farming

Answer explanation

Factory jobs were a common job for unskilled workers during the period of high immigration, providing employment opportunities in industrial settings.

(a)   was Jacob Riis and what did he do?

• An immigrant from Denmark who becam

• An inventor who created the telepho

• An immigrant from Great Britain who

• A businessman who started a success

Answer explanation

Jacob Riis was an immigrant from Denmark who became a social reformer and journalist known for his work on improving living conditions in New York City tenements through his photography and writing.

After immigrating to America, Samuel Gompers (a)   .

• Organized workers into a labor unio

• Became a famous inventor

• Started a successful business

• Wrote a book about immigration

Answer explanation

After immigrating to America, Samuel Gompers organized workers into a labor union, making this the correct choice.

Who was known as the "Potato King" and became an important leader in California's Japanese American community?

• Israel Zangwill

• George Shima

• Frank Capra

• Casimir Czykulski

Answer explanation

George Shima was known as the 'Potato King' and became an important leader in California's Japanese American community.

What term did Israel Zangwill popularize to describe the United States as a place where Europeans could "melt" old ideas and prejudices?

• The Salad Bowl

• The Melting Pot

• The Cultural Mosaic

• The American Dream

Answer explanation

Israel Zangwill popularized the term 'The Melting Pot' to describe the United States as a place where Europeans could 'melt' old ideas and prejudices.

Which famous statue greeted immigrants entering New York Harbor on their way to Ellis Island?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Statue of Freedom

• The Liberty Bell

• The Statue of Justice

Answer explanation

The famous statue that greeted immigrants entering New York Harbor on their way to Ellis Island is The Statue of Liberty.