Immigration Quiz

According to the provided image from 1870, what country was the origin of most immigrants in the shown states in the Midwest and East Coast?

• Italy

• Mexico

• Germany

• Canada

The Chinese Exclusion Act aimed to stop many immigrants from which continent from coming to America?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

By what year was the number of foreign-born people in America considered very high, according to the document?

• 1850

• 1880

• 1930

• 1980

In 1980, which country became the top country of origin for immigrants in many states?

• Italy

• Canada

• China

• Mexico

Where did most immigrants come from in the 1830s?

• Asia and Africa

• Britain, Ireland, and Germany

• Mexico and Canada

• Russia and Italy

What job did many Irish immigrants do in America?

• They worked as teachers

• They worked as doctors

• They built railroads and canals

• They owned big companies

Where did Chinese immigrants mainly work?

• In restaurants

• On the railroad or in mines

• In schools

• In government offices

Why do immigrants often go to places where other immigrants already live?

• Because they like the weather there

• Because the food is better

• Because it's closer to their home country

• Because people they know can help them find jobs

What kind of ships helped more people come to America after 1880?

• Sailing ships

• Steam-powered ships

• Wooden ships

• Small boats

Where did most immigrants go when they arrived in America?

• Chicago

• Boston

• New York

• San Francisco