Immigrants & Urbanization

Which group of immigrants is referred to as 'Old Immigrants'?

• Immigrants after World War II

• Immigrants prior to the Civil War

• Immigrants from Asia

• Immigrants from Africa

From which countries did most 'Old Immigrants' come?

• Catholic Countries

• Protestant Countries

• Asian Countries

• African Countries

What languages did 'Old Immigrants' typically speak?

• Spanish or French

• Italian or Portuguese

• English or German

• Chinese or Japanese

What does the acronym W.A.S.P. stand for in the context of 'Old Immigrants'?

• White Anglo Saxon Protestant

• Western Asian Spanish People

• White African Spanish Protestant

• Western Anglo Spanish People

From which regions did many of the 'New' immigrants to the U.S. come?

• Northern and Western Europe

• Eastern and Southern Europe

• Asia and Africa

• Central and South America

Why did many immigrants come to the U.S.?

• To escape religious persecution

• To experience less freedom

• To face economic challenges

• To avoid the East Coast.

Where did most European immigrants arrive in the U.S.?

• West Coast

• East Coast

• Southern Border

• Northern Border

What was the purpose of Ellis Island in New York Harbor?

• A tourist attraction

• An immigration station

• A military base

• A trade center

What was the role of officials at Ellis Island regarding immigrants?

• To provide housing

• To decide if they could enter the country

• To offer jobs

• To teach English

What significant contribution did many Chinese immigrants make in the United States?

• Building the first skyscraper

• Constructing the first transcontinental railroad

• Establishing the first university

• Founding the first bank