Industrialization/ Immigration

During which years did the Old Wave of Immigration to the United States primarily occur?

• 1492–1607

• 1820–1860

• 1865–1914

• 1914–1945

• 1950–1980

The Old Wave of Immigration took place before which major U.S. event?

• World War I

• The Great Depression

• The Civil War

• World War II

Immigrants of the Old Wave mostly came from which region of Europe?

• Southern Europe

• Eastern Europe

• Northwestern Europe

• Central Europe

Which set best represents the IGES countries associated with the Old Wave of Immigration?

• Italy, Greece, England, Spain

• Ireland, Germany, England, Scandinavia

• Ireland, Greece, Estonia, Spain

• Italy, Germany, England, Switzerland

Which jobs were commonly filled by Old Wave immigrants?

• Bankers and stockbrokers

• Farmers, skilled laborers, shopkeepers, artisans

• Railroad tycoons and factory owners

• Professional athletes

What was the predominant religion among Old Wave immigrants, and how quickly did they assimilate?

• Catholic; slowly

• Protestant (Christian); fast

• Jewish; slowly

• Orthodox Christian; moderately

During which years did the New Wave of Immigration occur?

• 1861–1877

• 1880–1920

• 1929–1945

• 1950–1975

The New Wave of Immigration followed which major developments in U.S. history?

• The American Revolution and westward expansion

• The Civil War and during the Industrial Revolution

• World War I and the Great Migration

• The Great Depression and New Deal

From which European regions did most New Wave immigrants come?

• Northern and Western Europe

• Southern and Eastern Europe

• Scandinavia and the British Isles

• Western and Central Europe

The acronym PAIRS is used to remember countries sending many New Wave immigrants. Which set best matches PAIRS?

• Portugal, Austria, Ireland, Romania, Spain

• Poland, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Russia

• Poland, Armenia, Italy, Romania, Serbia

• Prussia, Austria, Italy, Russia, Switzerland