Immigration in the Gilded Age

True or False: Immigrants during the Gilded Age had extensive experience with democracy.

• True

• False

All of the following were push factors for immigrants coming from 1880 to 1910 EXCEPT:

• A) Political conflict

• B) Religious Discrimination

• C) Land opportunities

• D) Poverty

All of the following were pull factors for new immigrants EXCEPT:

• A) Political freedoms and democratic ideals

• B) War

• C) Cultural/Family Ties

• D) Technological advances in transportation

In what type of neighborhoods did immigrants settle?

• Urban neighborhoods

• Rural neighborhoods

• Suburban neighborhoods

• Coastal neighborhoods

Which two islands were established as immigration centers?

• Ellis Island and Angel Island

• Hawaii and Puerto Rico

• Long Island and Staten Island

• Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

What term was used to describe the 25% of immigrants who went back to their home country?

• Settlers

• Birds of passage

• Pioneers

• Explorers

Immigrants were a source of ______ for industrialization.

• cheap labor.

• expensive labor.

• political instability.

• technological innovation.

What was essential for the industrialization during the Gilded Age?

• Large number of immigrants

• Technological advancements

• Natural resources

• Government policies

When did the 'Old' immigrants come to the United States?

• 1830 to 1861

• 1880 to 1910

• 1900 to 1950

• 1700 to 1800

During which years did the New Immigrants arrive?

• A) 1830 to 1861

• B) 1880 to 1910

• C) 1900 to 1950

• D) 1780-1810