Immigration Unit

What was the primary reason early colonists worked as indentured servants?

• To pay off the cost of their journey to America

• To gain citizenship

• To learn new skills

• To escape religious persecution

From which regions did most immigrants come during the third wave?

• Southern and Eastern Europe

• Northern Europe

• Africa

• Asia

What was introduced in the 1920s that limited the number of immigrants?

• Quotas

• Taxes

• New laws

• Visas

What was the effect of the 1965 immigration law change on the origins of immigrants to the United States?

• More immigrants came from Europe

• More immigrants came from Latin America and Asia

• Fewer immigrants came overall

• Immigrants only came from Africa

What has the United States experienced throughout its history regarding attitudes towards immigrants?

• Only positive attitudes

• Only negative attitudes

• Both positive and negative attitudes

• Indifference

What does the history of immigration to the United States reflect?

• A static and unchanging story

• A complex and ever-evolving story

• A simple and straightforward story

• A story of decline

What does the history of immigration to the United States show about the country?

• Its decline in population

• Its growth and changing demographics

• Its isolation from the world

• Its lack of diversity

What is one reason many immigrants have come to the United States?

• To face discrimination

• To seek a better life and opportunity

• To escape good conditions

• To avoid education

What is a challenge that some immigrants have faced in the United States?

• Guaranteed wealth

• Discrimination and prejudice

• Immediate citizenship

• No language barriers

1. What was the main reason for the slowdown in immigration during the 1860s?

• A) The Civil War caused a decrease in immigration.

• B) The Irish and German immigrants were not allowed to enter the country.

• C) The United States had a shortage of jobs.

• D) The government passed new laws restricting immigration.