Immigration

What does the term "Melting Pot" signify in the context of American society during the Era of Immigration?

• A place where different metals are melted together.

• A mixture of different cultures and races.

• A cooking vessel used for traditional American dishes.

• A place where immigrants were forced to abandon their original cultures.

Which of the following was a reason for European immigrants to come to the United States during the Era of Immigration?

• To escape religious persecution.

• To participate in the California Gold Rush.

• To work on the Transcontinental Railroad.

• To avoid mandatory military service in Europe.

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How did many immigrants primarily cope with the challenges of culture shock upon arriving in America?

• They quickly adopted all American customs and traditions.

• They formed political organizations to lobby for new laws.

• They moved into ethnic communities within urban cities.

• They sought employment exclusively in agricultural sectors.

What was a primary effect of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

• It encouraged Chinese immigrants to settle in rural areas.

• It banned permanent Chinese immigration to the United States.

• It granted Chinese immigrants immediate U.S. citizenship.

• It established cultural exchange programs with China.