Why did the Pilgrims travel to America in 1620?
European Immigration and Ellis Island

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To find gold
To practice their religion freely
To escape a famine
To establish trade routes
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What was a major reason for the Irish immigration to America in the 1840s?
Religious persecution
The potato famine
The discovery of gold
The industrial revolution
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What opportunity did the United States government offer to encourage settlement in the Midwest?
Guaranteed employment
Large parcels of land for little money
Free transportation
Free education
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What nickname was given to the gold prospectors who moved to California in 1849?
Pioneers
Settlers
Explorers
49ers
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What was a common misconception about America that attracted many immigrants?
The streets were paved with gold
Everyone was given free land
There were no taxes
Jobs were guaranteed for all
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Why did the United States establish immigration stations in the early 1800s?
To offer language classes
To provide free housing
To register and monitor incoming immigrants
To collect taxes
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What is the significance of Ellis Island in American history?
It was the location of the first American university
It was the first American colony
It was a major immigration station
It was the site of the first gold discovery
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