Module 16 Lesson 1 & 2

What was one of the main reasons Irish immigrants fled to the United States in the mid-1800s?

• Political freedom

• Potato famine

• Gold rush

• Industrial jobs

What was the impact of low wages on Irish immigrants in the 1840s?

• They were able to buy land

• They lived in poor housing

• They returned to Ireland

• They started their own businesses

What was a common experience for immigrants arriving in the United States in the 1800s?

• Immediate wealth

• Struggle to find work

• Guaranteed housing

• Easy integration

What was a major challenge faced by cities due to rapid growth in the 1800s?

• Lack of schools

• Urban problems

• Decrease in population

• Abundance of resources

What did many German immigrants do with their funds and skills upon arriving in the United States?

• Took low-paying jobs

• Started their own businesses

• Invested in the stock market

• Built large estates

What did some native-born Americans fear about the new immigrants' cultures and religions?

• They would enrich American culture

• They would threaten American jobs

• They would be easily assimilated

• They would have no impact

What was a common feature of American cities' public services in the mid-1800s?

• Highly efficient and modern

• Poor and lacking in regulations

• Overfunded and excessive

• Completely absent

Who were the nativists?

• Immigrants from Ireland

• Immigrants from Germany

• People opposed to immigration

• Supporters of religious freedom

How did fire pose a danger in crowded cities?

• There was ample organized fire protection

• Most cities lacked organized fire protection

• Fire was not a significant issue

• Firefighters were abundant and well-equipped

What was the impact of the lack of sanitation workers in cities?

• Improved health conditions

• Health and safety problems

• No impact on city life

• Decrease in population