New American Industries

Question 1

Many Irish immigrants came to America to escape a famine.

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Question 2

Many Chinese immigrants came to America to work on the Transcontinental Railroad.

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Question 3

Many Russian Jewish immigrants came to America to escape harsh treatment.

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Question 4

Many Scandinavian immigrants came to America for land that the US government made available to new settlers in the Midwest.

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Question 5

Which of the following factors would best complete the chart to the right?

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famine and a lack of land

Question 6

Which statement best describes the differences between the earlier and later waves of immigrants?

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Old immigrants had often settled as landowners or merchants, while many new immigrants became unskilled workers.

Question 7

Read each statement and decide whether it applies to Ellis Island, Angel Island, or both.Most immigrants were from China or another Asian nation.Immigrants had to pass health inspections before being admitted to the United States. Immigrants could be denied entry or sent back to their home countries.

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Angel Island; both

Question 8

Which of the following is a reason why many immigrants settled in cities?

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Immigrants stayed where there were jobs and other people who shared their culture.

Question 9

Which factors contributed to the anti-immigrant prejudice that most immigrants faced? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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differences in language and customs; the fear of loss of jobs; prejudice against non-natives

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