Navigating New Immigration and Cultural Change in Urban America

From the 1880s to the 1920s, America saw a significant wave of immigration, primarily from Southern and Eastern Europe. Immigrants settled in urban areas, forming ethnic enclaves and facing challenges like poor living conditions. They sought work and gradually adapted to American culture, aided by public schools that taught English and American values. While older immigrants held onto their traditions, younger ones quickly embraced a new way of life.

What was the primary shift in the origin of immigrants to America during the 'new immigration' period?

• From Southern and Eastern Europe to Northern and Western Europe

• From Northern and Western Europe to Southern and Eastern Europe

• From Africa to America

• From Asia to Europe

Which two groups were the largest among the new immigrants?

• Mexicans and Canadians

• Germans and Irish

• Italians and Jews

• Chinese and Japanese

What was a common reason for immigrants to settle in urban areas?

• Better weather conditions

• Presence of family or ethnic ties

• Lower cost of living

• Availability of farmland

What was one of the main challenges faced by immigrants in urban areas?

• Language barriers

• Strict immigration laws

• Overcrowding and poor living conditions

• Lack of job opportunities

What was a common feature of ethnic enclaves in cities like New York?

• They were primarily rural

• They were isolated from the rest of the city

• They preserved cultural traditions from the immigrants' homelands

• They were exclusively for wealthy immigrants

What role did public schools play in the lives of young immigrants?

• They offered job training

• They helped with housing

• They provided free meals

• They taught English and American values

What subjects were young immigrants taught in public schools to help them integrate?

• Mathematics and Science

• English and Civics

• Physical Education and Health

• Art and Music

What was the American perspective on immigrants' assimilation?

• They should maintain their original cultures

• They should return to their home countries

• They should assimilate as much as possible

• They should form separate communities

How did older immigrants maintain their cultural ties?

• Through newspapers and theatre in their native languages

• By joining American political parties

• By attending American schools

• By learning English quickly

What was a significant cultural change observed in the children of immigrants?

• They refused to learn English

• They quickly adopted American traditions

• They moved back to their home countries

• They isolated themselves from American society