Immigration Quiz

Why did many Germans immigrate to the U.S.?

• To escape war in Germany

• To escape political oppression and obtain free land

• To work in factories in New England

• To join the U.S. military

Which U.S. state did many German immigrants settle in due to its climate?

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Wisconsin

• California

What traditional German crop was well-suited to Wisconsin’s climate?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Oats

• Potatoes

Why did some Germans settle in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

• It had many job opportunities

• It was the capital of the U.S. at the time

• The Catholic bishop there was German

• It had free land for settlers

What was a challenge faced by German settlers in Texas?

• Harsh winters

• Conflict with Native Americans

• Lack of farmland

• A shortage of workers

What was a major cause of Irish immigration to the U.S. in the mid-1800s?

• Religious freedom

• The Irish Potato Famine

• The American Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution

What restrictions did Britain place on Irish Catholics before they immigrated?

• They were not allowed to vote or hold office

• They were not allowed to marry

• They had to serve in the British military

• They were required to learn English

Where did many Irish immigrants settle upon arriving in the U.S.?

• The Midwest

• The port cities where their ships landed

• The Great Plains

• The South

What dangerous job did many Irish immigrants take in the U.S.?

• Working in textile mills

• Building canals and railroads

• Fishing in the Great Lakes

• Working in coal mines

Why did Irish immigrants face job competition in the 1800s?

• They were not skilled workers

• They competed with free Black Americans for low-paying jobs

• They refused to work on Sundays

• They were not allowed to work in cities