Immigration

A person who comes from another country to live in a new country is called ____________________________.

• an immigrant

• an incomer

• a migrant worker

• settler

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I am the statue that greeted many immigrants who entered New York Harbor. What am I?

• Ellis Island

• Statue of LIberty

• Angel Island

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Why was Ellis Island known as the Island of Hope.

It was where many immigrants ___________________________

• learned about their family history.

• faced discrimination and were mistreated.

• got their first jobs in America.

• began new lives in America.

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Government officials on Ellis Island inspected people's health and their records. What does "Inspect" mean?

• to travel long distances

• to visit a new country

• to look over closely

• to get a health exam

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Immigrants were only allowed to bring as many things as they could carry. Which is most likely the reason why?

• People got money for each item they carried.

• Immigrants were given money to buy new things.

• The boats were crowded and there was little space.

• Larger items were often stolen.

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Only poor people immigrated to the United States.

• True

• False

Some immigrants came to America to escape war.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes the term 'immigration'?

• A) The act of leaving one's country to settle in another.

• B) The process of adapting to a new culture.

• C) The movement of people into a country to live permanently.

• D) The temporary visit to another country for tourism.

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In the context of immigration, what does the term 'assimilation' mean?

• A) The process of learning a new language.

• B) The act of maintaining one's cultural identity.

• C) The process of fully integrating into a new society.

• D) The act of returning to one's home country.

Which sentence uses the word 'immigrant' correctly?

• A) The immigrant was excited to explore the new city.

• B) She decided to immigrant to a new country.

• C) They are planning to immigrant next year.

• D) He is an immigrating to Canada.

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