Immigration in the Late 1800s

What did America offer that allowed immigrants to move up the social ladder?

• Free housing

• Employment opportunities

• Free healthcare

• Free education

What was one way immigrants maintained their cultural identity in the United States?

• By forming political parties

• By duplicating comforts of their homelands

• By refusing to interact with Americans

• By living in isolation

What was one of the economic opportunities that attracted Chinese immigrants to the United States?

• The discovery of gold in California

• The cotton industry in the South

• The steel industry in Pittsburgh

• The automobile industry in Detroit

What was Japan beginning to build that led to increased migration to the United States?

• A new education system

• An industrial economy and an empire

• A cultural exchange program

• A new political party

What did Henry Bowers want to stop?

• Protestant immigration

• Catholic immigration

• Jewish immigration

• Muslim immigration

What was the primary purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• To promote Chinese immigration

• To bar Chinese immigration and prevent citizenship

• To encourage Chinese citizenship

• To support Chinese businesses

How long was Chinese immigration initially barred by the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What was a key factor for the migration of farmers to cities?

• More farmland

• Plumbing

• Political influence

• Free education

What was a significant change in cities due to increased population?

• Decrease in housing

• Change in housing and transportation needs

• Increase in rural areas

• Decrease in skyscrapers

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a form of mass transit in the text?

• Electric trolley cars

• Elevated railroads

• Subways

• Horsecars