Immigration History Quiz

What is the definition of "melting pot?"

• A kitchen utensil

• A mixture of different cultures living together

• A type of music

• A political system

Which act limited Chinese immigration to the United States?

• Immigration Act

• Chinese Exclusion Act

• Nationality Act

• Immigration Reform Act

What was the Gentlemen's Agreement?

• A trade agreement with Europe

• An agreement that limited Japanese immigration to the United States

• A peace treaty with Mexico

• A labor union contract

Why did many immigrants come to the United States?

• To escape religious persecution

• To find a better climate

• To join the army

• To learn English

Where did most European immigrants arrive in the United States?

• West Coast

• East Coast

• Southern Border

• Northern Border

Which group of immigrants helped build the nation's first transcontinental railroad?

• Mexican immigrants

• European immigrants

• Chinese immigrants

• Caribbean immigrants

From which regions did Caribbean immigrants come between 1880 and 1920?

• Jamaica, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other islands

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• Canada and Greenland

• Australia and New Zealand

What term has been used to describe America because of its diverse cultures?

• Salad bowl

• Melting pot

• Cultural center

• Mosaic

What was a challenge for new immigrants in America?

• Learning a new language and culture

• Finding free housing

• Receiving free education

• Traveling freely between states

Where were Asian immigrants inspected on the West Coast?

• Angel Island

• Ellis Island

• Liberty Island

• Alcatraz Island