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WorksheetsComing to America
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 7mins
In general, there was a “push” and a “pull” in each person’s decision to set off for America. Why was the United States such an attractive place for people to move to, rather than other countries?
The United States offered better economic opportunities and freedom.
The United States had a similar climate to Europe.
The United States was closer to Europe than other countries.
The United States had stricter immigration laws.
Factors that discouraged European farmers from continuing to live in Europe include:
Lack of arable land and poor soil quality
Abundance of natural resources
High agricultural productivity
Favorable climate conditions
What about those pull factors that attracted so many people to America? What ideas did these future immigrants have about America, and where did they get them?
They were attracted by the promise of economic opportunities and freedom, often learning about these through letters from relatives and advertisements.
They were primarily interested in the political systems and governance of America, which they learned about through newspapers.
They were drawn by the climate and geography of America, which they discovered through travel guides.
They were motivated by the educational opportunities in America, which they heard about from educational institutions.
What is the definition of 'blight'?
A disease that causes plants to dry up and die
A type of crop
A political movement
A type of weather condition
Imagine you are an immigrant to the United States in the early 1800s. What is one challenge you might face in your new life?
Finding employment
Learning the language
Adapting to the climate
All of the above
New Orleans was a common port for immigrants to enter the United States because:
it was the closest port to Europe.
it had a large population of immigrants already.
it was a major port for trade and transportation.
it offered the best job opportunities.
What factors influenced where immigrants would move after arriving in the United States?
Economic opportunities and job availability
Climate and weather conditions
Proximity to family and friends
Cultural and language similarities
Many of the German immigrants who arrived during the decades before the Civil War entered the United States through which port?
Immigrants with special work skills often had skills in specific trades or professions. Where did they often go?
They often went to urban areas where their skills were in demand.
They often went to rural areas to work on farms.
They often stayed in their home countries.
They often went to tourist destinations.
