Migration History of the United States Quiz

The video explores the history of migration to the United States, starting from the colonization period, through the Atlantic slave trade, frontier expansion, industrialization, and mass migration. It discusses the impact of various immigration policies, including the restrictive measures of the 1920s and the changes brought by the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act. The video also highlights modern immigration trends, the role of refugees, and the diversification of immigrant origins over time.

What was a primary reason for migration to the New World during the colonization period?

• To join family members

• To seek new opportunities and religious freedom

• To escape from wars

• To explore new lands

Which group was predominantly involved in the forced migration to the United States during the Atlantic slave trade?

• African slaves

• European indentured servants

• Native Americans

• Asian laborers

During the frontier expansion, what technological advancement helped increase migration?

• Airplanes

• Railroads

• Steamships

• Automobiles

What was the main characteristic of immigrants during the age of mass migration to the United States?

• They were predominantly from Asia

• They were mainly young, single men

• They were primarily from Africa

• They were mostly families

What was a significant change in U.S. immigration policy with the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965?

• It banned immigration from Asia

• It reduced the number of immigrants allowed

• It removed country-specific quotas

• It introduced a quota system

Which regions became more dominant in sending immigrants to the U.S. after the 1960s?

• Middle East and North Africa

• Europe and Africa

• Australia and Oceania

• Asia and Latin America

What was the impact of the Trump administration on U.S. refugee admissions?

• Encouraged more refugees from Europe

• Maintained the same level of admissions

• Increased the refugee ceiling

• Substantially decreased the refugee ceiling

What does the term 'diaspora' encompass in the context of U.S. immigration?

• People with no connection to their ancestral country

• Only foreign-born individuals

• Individuals born in the U.S. with foreign ancestry

• Only those who recently immigrated

Which act raised the overall quotas for refugees in the U.S. in 1980?

• The Asylum Act

• The Nationality Act

• The Refugee Act

• The Immigration Act

What was a notable trend in U.S. immigration from 1820 to 2012?

• Decrease in immigration from Latin America

• Increase in immigration from Africa

• Diversification of immigrant origins

• Consistent decline in immigration