A Land of Opportunity

Where did the immigrants in the story come from?

• Northern Europe

• Southern Europe

• Asia

• Africa

Which two states in the USA did the video say immigrants moved to?

• California and Texas

• Florida and New York

• Wisconsin and Minnesota

• Ohio and Illinois

What does 'homestead' mean?

• A big city

• A farmhouse and its land

• A boat

• A school

Why were Lars and Karen happy about the land in Wisconsin?

• It was close to the city

• It had rich, dark soil for farming

• It was very cheap

• They could go fishing there

What did the American government do to help people own land?

• They gave away free houses

• They sold land for a lot of money

• They gave land to people who would farm it

• They built big cities for everyone

What did Lars and Karen need to do with their land in Wisconsin?

• Build a big city

• Clear the land and plant crops

• Sell the land for money

• Go back to Sweden

What did Lars and Karen build on their land?

• A big castle

• A small house and a red barn

• A school and a church

• A store and a factory

How did the family get ready to go to town on the special day?

• They ate a big breakfast

• They took baths and wore their best clothes

• They packed their bags

• They played games

What did Lars and Karen do when they got to town?

• They bought new clothes

• They visited their friends

• They paid money to own their land

• They went to a party

What did Lars and Karen become after working hard and paying for their land?

• Rich merchants

• Famous explorers

• Official landowners

• City workers