New Immigrants

Which region did the majority of "new" immigrants come from in the late 19th century?

• Northern and Western Europe

• Eastern and Southern Europe

• Central and South America

• The Middle East

Where were European immigrants processed upon arrival in the United States?

• • Angel Island

• Staten Island

• Ellis Island

• Liberty Island

Which of the following was NOT a major reason for European immigrants to come to America?

• Religious persecution

• High wages in Europe

• Military conscription

• Disease and unemployment

Where were Asian immigrants, mostly Chinese, processed upon arrival in the U.S.?

• Ellis Island

• San Pedro Island

• Angel Island

• Liberty Island

What was one of the main industries that employed Chinese immigrants in the 1860s?

• Textile industry

• Railroad construction

• Steel production

• • Agriculture

Which of the following best describes nativism?

• Promoting the rights of immigrants

• Favoring the interests of native-born citizens over immigrants

• • Supporting cultural assimilation

• Encouraging immigration from Eastern Europe

Which law restricted Chinese immigration to the U.S. in 1882?

• • Homestead Act

• Chinese Immigration Act

• Asian Exclusion Act

• Chinese Exclusion Act

Which immigrant group was primarily subjected to discrimination and paid less than European workers during railroad construction?

• Irish immigrants

• German immigrants

• Chinese immigrants

• Italian immigrants

What was one significant cultural impact of "new" immigrants on American society?

• Reduction in crime rates

• Introduction of new foods and customs

• Decline in industrial growth

• Reduction in overcrowded cities

1. How did the "new" immigrants of the Gilded Age influence the U.S. economy and politics?

• They decreased the labor supply in cities

• They boosted economic growth and faced political restrictions

• They increased wages for American workers

• They had no impact on American culture