New Immigration Answers

Determine if the statement identifies a push factor or a pull factor.

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

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

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

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

Where did most immigrants to the United States come from in the mid-1800s?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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

Which of these was a major pull factor for Chinese immigrants?

Unlike European immigrants, Chinese immigrants in the 1800s faced

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

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

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