Immigration to the United States in the 1800s

What was the U.S. population in 1900?

• 31 million

• 50 million

• 76 million

• 100 million

Which countries did the first wave of immigrants come from?

• England, Ireland, Germany, and Scandinavian countries

• Poland and Serbia

• Italy and Russia

• China and Japan

What is a 'push' factor that led immigrants to the U.S.?

• Religious freedom

• Job shortages

• Cultural exchange

• Political persecution

Why did many Irish immigrants come to the United States?

• To join family members

• To start businesses

• To escape the Irish Potato Famine

• To find gold

Where did many German immigrants settle in the United States?

• Northeast cities

• Southern plantations

• Western mining towns

• Midwest cities like St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Cincinnati

What was a common job for Irish immigrants in the U.S.?

• Farming

• Banking

• Teaching

• Factory work

What did Levi Strauss, a German immigrant, contribute to American culture?

• Chocolate

• Blue jeans

• Jazz music

• Pizza

How did immigrants influence the culture of the United States?

• By isolating themselves

• By only living in rural areas

• By refusing to work

• By bringing their languages, customs, and traditions

What was the population of California in 1910?

• 3.5 million

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 380,000

What is an example of a 'pull' factor for immigrants?

• War

• Freedom from persecution

• Crop failures

• Famine