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- 1. Multiple Choice
One way in which the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) and the Gentlemen's Agreement (1907) are similar is that they
reflected nativist attitudes in the United States
encouraged a policy of popular sovereignty
led to an increase in Asian immigration
eased requirements for citizenship
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which statement best expresses a common belief among nativists in the late 1800s and early 1900's?
"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses."
"The streets are paved with gold."
"All immigrants strengthen America."
"America is for Americans."
- 3. Multiple Choice
Until the early 20th century, few restrictions on immigration to the United States existed primarily because
industry needed an increasing supply of labor
immigration totals had always been relatively low
labor unions had always favored unrestricted immigration
the Supreme Court had ruled that Congress could not restrict immigration
- 4. Multiple Choice
During the late 1800's, which group strongly supported an open immigration policy?
conservationists
nativists
factory owners
souther farmers
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which event represents an expression of nativism during the 1920's?
trail of John Scopes for teaching evolution
adoption of a quota system to limit immigration
Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight
rise in popularity of spectator sports
- 6. Multiple Choice
In the late 19th century, the major argument used by labor union leaders against immigrants was that immigrants
took jobs from United States citizens
contributed little to enrich American life
placed financial drains on social services
refused to assimilate into American culture
- 7. Multiple Choice
In the late 1800's and early 1900's most nativists feared continued immigration to the United States because they believed that immigrants would
become the dominant groups in colleges and universities
lead anti-government protests
obtain the best farmland
work for cheaper wages
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which expression most accurately illustrates the concept of nativism?
"Help Wanted - Irish Need Not Apply"
"Go West, young man."
"America - first in war and peace"
"The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself"
- 9. Multiple Choice
According to this 1870 cartoon, which statement about the time period is accurate?
Chinese laborers were welcomed to the United States with open arms.
The Know-Nothing Party was formed to help gain rights for minorities.
Very few Chinese were interested in coming to the United States.
A movement existed in the United States to prevent the immigration of Chinese.
- 10. Multiple Choice
The data in the chart support the idea that immigration laws of 1921 and 1924 were primarily designed to
stop illegal entry into the country
admit skilled workers
encourage immigration from southern Europe
reduce immigration from specific regions
- 11. Multiple Choice
The United States adopted the immigration policies shown in the chart mainly because of
pressure from nativists and labor unions
hardships caused by the Great Depression
prejudices generated during World War II
threats from other nations to stop migration to the United States
- 12. Multiple Choice
Speaker A:"To preserve our American culture, people whose national origins do not match the origins of our nation's founders must be refused admission."
Speaker B:". . . let us admit only the best educated from every racial and ethnic group . . ."
Speaker C:". . . there is an appalling danger to the American wage earner from the flood of low, unskilled, ignorant, foreign workers who have poured into the country . . ."
Speaker D:"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free . . ."
United States immigration legislation of the 1920's most closely reflected the views of Speakers
A and C
A and D
B and C
C and D
- 13. Multiple Choice
Speaker A:"To preserve our American culture, people whose national origins do not match the origins of our nation's founders must be refused admission."
Speaker B:". . . let us admit only the best educated from every racial and ethnic group . . ."
Speaker C:". . . there is an appalling danger to the American wage earner from the flood of low, unskilled, ignorant, foreign workers who have poured into the country . . ."
Speaker D:"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free . . ."
People who support unrestricted immigration would agree most with Speaker
A
B
C
D
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