WorksheetsImmigration- Early 19th Century
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 25mins
The United States experienced a period of greatly increased immigration in the mid-nineteenth century. In particular, there was a surge in the number of Irish immigrants. Why did Irish immigration increase during the mid-nineteenth century?
the end of the Napoleonic Wars
the Irish won their independence from the United Kingdom
the Great Potato Famine in Ireland
the spread of the Plague in Ireland
This immigration inspection site was located on the East Coast and opened in 1892.
Angel Island
The Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
New York City
Which factor contributed to the shifting of population from rural to urban areas from 1870-1900?
Not enough families took advantage of the Homestead Act
Great Plains Indians left their reservations to buy new farmland
Houses in cities were less expensive than those in the counttryside
Better jobs in industry attracted farmers and laborers to cities
Mark the choices that represent reasons for increase in immigration (Mark all that apply)
Desire for Adventure
Escape oppressive governments
Desire for Religious Freedom
Hope for better economic opportunities
All of the following are challenges faced by cities except which one?
tenements
overcrowded
political corruption
safe living conditions
Mark the choices that best represent immigrant groups that we've discussed in this unit (Mark all that apply)
Irish
Russians
Jewish
Polish
Italian
