Navigating New Immigration and Cultural Change in Urban America

Navigating New Immigration and Cultural Change in Urban America

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History, Social Studies, English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two groups were the largest among the new immigrants?

Mexicans and Canadians

Germans and Irish

Italians and Jews

Chinese and Japanese

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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