Industrialization/ Immigration

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

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1820–1860

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

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The Civil War

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

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Northwestern Europe

Front

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

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Ireland, Germany, England, Scandinavia

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Which jobs were commonly filled by Old Wave immigrants?

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Farmers, skilled laborers, shopkeepers, artisans

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

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Protestant (Christian); fast

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During which years did the New Wave of Immigration occur?

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1880–1920

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

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The Civil War and during the Industrial Revolution

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From which European regions did most New Wave immigrants come?

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Southern and Eastern Europe

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What does the acronym PAIRS represent in terms of countries sending many New Wave immigrants?

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Poland, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Russia