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Chapter 3 Section 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the name of the place where millions of immigrants came through to be processed as citizens of our great nation?

a)

Alcatraz

b)

Ellis Island

c)

Fantasy Island

d)

Fort Monroe

2.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, these American citizens of this particular ancestry (your family heritage) were place in internment camps.

a)

Italians

b)

Germans

c)

Japanese

d)

Russians

3.

Foreign-born people or people who move permanently to a new country are called:

a)

Aliens

b)

Citizens

c)

Immigrants

d)

Refugees

4.

Many people came to this country willingly, but some were forced to come against their will. Who were these

a)

Africans

b)

Japanese

c)

Chinese

d)

Germans

e)

Irish

5.

The late 1900’s saw a big shift in the pattern of immigration with these two groups leading in the numbers of

new immigrants coming to the United States. Who were these two groups?

a)

Africa and Asia

b)

Asia and Latin America

c)

Europe and Asia

d)

Africa and Europe

6.

Other things began to change in our country in the mid 1800’s, which one is the best answer?

a)

The military seized control of the government establishing a military dictatorship.

b)

The United States got involved in a war in Europe.

c)

People began to leave rural areas where farming took place to cities to work in factories.

d)

Workers went on strike for better pay

7.

Did you see the description of Blue and White collar

workers? What is the best description of a White collar

worker?

a)

Plumber

b)

Carpenter

c)

Dentist

d)

Electrician

8.

Another name for diverse is:

a)

The Same

b)

The ability to get along with people

c)

Many differences

d)

People who need help

9.

What is the name of a group of people in our country such as Latinos or African Americans who share a common

national, racial, or cultural background?

a)

Minority group

b)

Ethnic Group

c)

Majority Group

d)

Cultural Group

10.

As Americans we all have shared beliefs that unite us. Which one would not belong?

a)

Prejudice

b)

Equality

c)

Opportunity

d)

Justice