History of Immigration to the USA

Which port was a significant entry point for Chinese immigrants in the 1850s?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• San Francisco

• Boston

What act was passed in 1882 to restrict Chinese immigration?

• Workingman's Act

• Nativist Act

• Chinese Exclusion Act

• Immigration Act

What was the primary reason for Japanese immigration in the 1890s?

• Political asylum

• Education

• Family reunification

• Labor shortage

What was the peak year of immigration during the early 20th century?

• 1920

• 1910

• 1924

• 1914

What did the Immigration Restriction League advocate for?

• Literacy tests for immigrants

• Increased immigration

• No restrictions

• Naturalization for all

What was the main effect of the 1924 immigration law?

• Complete ban on immigration

• Open borders

• Permanent quotas based on 1890 population

• Increased quotas

Which group was known for its extremist views against immigrants?

• The Ku Klux Klan

• The Workingman's Party

• The Dillingham Commission

• The Immigration Restriction League

What was a significant change brought by the Immigration Act of 1965?

• Increased restrictions

• Eliminated national quotas

• Reinstated quotas

• Banned all Asian immigration

What was the primary reason for the bracero program during World War II?

• Family reunification

• Political asylum

• Education

• Labor shortage

What percentage of the U.S. population was foreign-born in 1970?

• 20%

• 15%

• 5%

• 10%