Immigrant Life in America

The transcript narrates the story of Marie, an immigrant girl in America, who wakes up to the bustling sounds of the city. It reflects on her family's life, contrasting their new home with their village in Italy. The narrative expands to discuss the waves of immigrants arriving in the U.S. from Europe and Asia between 1880 and 1920, their settlement in cities, and the formation of ethnic neighborhoods. Despite challenges, immigrants found community support and gradually integrated into American society.

What wakes Marie up in the morning?

• The sound of a rooster

• The sound of a voice selling fruit

• The sound of a train

• The sound of a church bell

What does Marie's father do for a living?

• He is a teacher

• He is a farmer

• He works in a bakery

• He works at a mattress factory

What is one of the reasons Marie's family moved to America?

• To study at a university

• To join a circus

• To find better job opportunities

• To escape the cold weather

Through which immigration center did many European immigrants enter the United States?

• Ellis Island

• Liberty Island

• Angel Island

• Alcatraz Island

What did many immigrants do when they couldn't find gold in California?

• They worked on building railroads

• They opened restaurants

• They started farming

• They returned to their home countries

Why did many immigrants choose to settle in large cities?

• For the beautiful scenery

• For the quiet environment

• For more job opportunities

• For the warm climate

What is one way immigrants maintained their cultural traditions in America?

• By refusing to learn English

• By avoiding other immigrants

• By living in isolated farms

• By forming ethnic neighborhoods

What was one benefit of immigrants living close together in neighborhoods?

• They could isolate themselves from others

• They could support each other in finding jobs

• They could avoid learning English

• They could avoid paying taxes

What was a common misconception about immigrants among some Americans?

• That they spoke perfect English

• That they were all farmers

• That they were taking jobs from Americans

• That they were all wealthy

How did the perception of immigrants change over time in America?

• They were forced to return to their home countries

• They were banned from working in factories

• They were gradually accepted as Americans

• They were increasingly seen as outsiders