10/28 - U.S. history and Waves of immigration

Match the countries of origin with the time period that they mostly came to the U.S.

• Colonial Era (1600-1775)

• Latin-America, Asia, Middle East

• Modern Immigration (1970s–Present)

• Ireland, Germany

•  Late 19th-Early 20th (1880–1920)

• Europeans fleeing war

•  Post–World War II (1945–1970s)

• Eastern Europe, Russia, Italy

• Industrial Expansion (1820-1880)

• England, France, Spain

During the Colonial era, immigrants mainly came seeking ​ (a)  

From 1880-1920, Italian, Polish, and Russian immigrants sought ​ (b)  

After World War II, many came to the U.S. for ​ (c)  

Modern immigration is mainly coming for ​ ​ (d)  

• religious freedom.
• political freedom.
• refugee protection.
• economic and political freedom.

Match the image and description to the event name.

• American Civil War

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• Adoption of the Constitution.

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• American Revolution

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• Westward Expansion

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Match the image or description to the event name.

• World War I and II

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• 9/11 - War on Terrorism

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• The Cold War

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Canada, Mexico, and the US entered the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in order to...

• To increase sales taxes at grocery stores.

• to increase property taxes on American home owners.

• to reduce trade barriers between regions.

• to improse more tarriffs.

What is a key focus of Canada's investments in First Nations communities? ​ (a)  

These benefit the wider Canadian economy by ​ (b)  

• Education, healthcare, job training.
• attracting and encouraging businesses.
• increasing military presence
• developing luxury resorts
• promoting international tourism