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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a main reason immigrants came to the US in the late 1800s and early 1900s?Did NOT want religious freedomHoped for economic opportunity (to make money)Wanted LESS diversityWanted to live more simply
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy did immigrants often live in neighborhoods with others from their homelands?It was illegal to live anywhere elseThey didn't want to be in the USIt made their adjustment to their new life easierNo other housing was avaliable
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat challenges did immigrants face in the US?They caught diseasesHad trouble learning the language/faced prejudiceUncomfortable in the large homes in the USDifficult to study for the citizenship test
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhere were most immigrants from?ItalySlavic CountriesMexico, Cuba, Puerto RicoEurope
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe first stop for immigrants from China.Ellis IslandAngel Island
- 6. Multiple ChoiceImmigrants from Europe came here first. They were taken by ferry boat here.Angel IslandEllis Island
- 7. Multiple ChoiceImmigrants faced this from native born Americans. This means they were treated unfairly because of their race/ethnicity.diversityprejudice
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe Statue of Liberty represented all of these EXCEPT what to immigrants?FreedomExcitement for a new lifeOpportunity to be successfulFear for a worse life
- 9. Multiple ChoiceImmigrants were checked for dangerous diseases because...They didn't want them to bring them into the USThey were discriminating against immigrantsThey had prejudice and did it just to be mean
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Why did the dark shaded states in the northern United States see the greatest increase in population?Shortage of industrial labordecrease in violence and discriminationincrease in government assistanceincrease in agricultural jobs - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat does it mean to migrate?To move from one place to anotherTo sleep all winterTo hunt for foodTo change houses
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Ellis Island?An amusement parkAn immigration center in New JerseyAn immigration center in New YorkThe first capital of the United States
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a reason people left their homelands?FaminePovertyWarWeather
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a reason people came to America?BaseballCollegesJob opportunitiesVacation
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy did doctors examine immigrants?To make sure they didn't spread an illnessTo give them medicineTo track growth ratesTo give shots
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a reason immigrants could be sent back to their homeland?They couldn't speak EnglishThey were too young and didn't come with a parentThey didn't have enough moneyThey didn't know who the first President was
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the legal inspectors do?Ask questions about an immigrants pastLook over immigrants legal documentsIssue Social Security CardsSearch immigrants luggage
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhere is Ellis Island located?Pacific OceanSouth of FloridaNew York City HarborWashington D.C.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhy did most steamship passengers travel in steerage?It was the safest.It was the fastest.It was the most luxurious.It was the cheapest.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened to immigrants that were deported?They had to go to the hospital on Ellis Island to get better.They went directly to New York City.They were given their Landing CardThey were sent back to their home countries.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat national monument is located near Ellis Island?The White HouseThe Statue of LibertyMount RushmoreThe Washington Monument
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