Chapter 11 Lesson 3 Quiz - Immigration

In the first wave of immigration after the Civil War, many immigrants came from —

• Russia and Italy

• Ireland and Germany

• Greece and Poland

• Austria-Hungary and Japan

Chinese New Year celebrations, Italian pizza, and Latin American dance music are examples of ways that immigrants have contributed to our nation’s —

• diversity

• exports

• Manifest Destiny

• natural resources

Which of the answer choices was a factor that caused many immigrants to leave Europe for the United States?

• Many European immigrants wanted to come to America to escape the cold European weather.

• Most European immigrants already spoke English and believed they could easily blend into American culture.

• Many European immigrants were poor and faced food shortages in Europe.

• Many European immigrants had successful businesses in Europe and wanted to expand them in the United States.

What do the three items on the list have in common?

• They are hardships that almost all Americans faced in 1900.

• They are hardships that immigrants always expected to find when they came to America.

• They are hardships that immigrants sought to leave behind in Europe.

• They are hardships that many immigrants had to endure after coming to America.

The Statue of Liberty was placed in New York Harbor —

• to create business as a popular tourist attraction

• as a symbol of welcome and opportunity for immigrants arriving in America

• as a symbol of friendship between North and South America

• as a navigation landmark to guide ships entering the harbor