US.07: Old and New Immigrants

Which regions did the 'old' immigrants primarily come from?

• Africa

• Western and Northern Europe

• Asia

• Southern and Eastern Europe

What was a common characteristic of 'new' immigrants?

• Predominantly Protestant

• Lower levels of education and occupational skills

• Higher levels of education

• Settled in rural areas

Which immigration station primarily processed Asian immigrants?

• Ellis Island

• Alcatraz Island

• Angel Island

• Liberty Island

What was a major push factor for immigrants leaving their home countries?

• Economic hardships

• Economic opportunities

• Political and religious freedom

• Family reunification

Who established the Hull House in Chicago?

• Jacob Riis

• Jane Addams

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Emma Lazarus

What did the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 do?

• Encouraged Chinese immigration

• Prohibited the entry of Chinese laborers

• Granted citizenship to Chinese immigrants

• Restricted Japanese immigration

What was the Gentleman's Agreement of 1907?

• A formal treaty restricting European immigration

• A law granting citizenship to Japanese immigrants

• An agreement between the US and China

• An informal agreement between the US and Japan

What did Jacob Riis document in his book 'How the Other Half Lives'?

• The history of American immigration laws

• The living conditions of the urban poor

• The lives of wealthy Americans

• The political landscape of the early 20th century

What was a common pull factor for immigrants coming to the United States?

• Environmental factors

• Political and religious freedom

• Natural disasters

• War and conflict

What was a significant concern for native-born Americans during periods of increased immigration?

• Environmental impact

• Religious diversity

• Cultural assimilation

• Competition for jobs