Immigration in the U.S.

Between 1840 and 1860, immigrants coming to the U.S. were mostly from which region?

• Asia

• North/Western Europe

• South America

• Africa

What were the main reasons for immigration from both North/Western and South/Eastern Europe?

• Economic prosperity

• Escaping poverty, religious, and political persecution

• Adventure and exploration

• Educational opportunities

Where did most European immigrants arrive when they came to the U.S.?

• San Francisco

• Miami

• New York Harbor

• Boston

What was the goal of processing immigrants at Ellis Island?

• To deport them

• To "Americanize" them

• To provide housing

• To offer employment

What island were Asian immigrants processed at when arriving in San Francisco Bay?

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

• Liberty Island

• Staten Island

What theory suggests that people from various cultures have met in the United States to create a new America?

• Salad Bowl Theory

• Melting Pot Theory

• Cultural Mosaic Theory

• Integration Theory

According to the Salad Bowl Theory, what do groups maintain while living side by side?

• Their individual characteristics

• Their economic status

• Their political views

• Their historical backgrounds

What was the belief called that native-born white Americans were superior to newcomers?

• Nativism

• Xenophobia

• Racism

• Ethnocentrism

What act labeled immigration from Asia as a "yellow peril"?

• Immigration Act

• Chinese Exclusion Act

• Alien and Sedition Act

• National Origins Act

What was a major reason for the rapid growth of cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago by 1890?

• They were near beaches and resorts.

• They had large amusement parks.

• They were near raw materials and transportation routes.

• They had a large number of schools.