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Many Scandinavians immigrated to the United States as a result of the Homestead Act of 1862, which offered land to independent farmers. This is an example of a

A
pull factor, because turmoil in Scandinavia encouraged people to leave.
B
push factor, because turmoil in Scandinavia encouraged people to leave.
C
push factor, because a new opportunity encouraged people to come to the US.
D
pull factor, because a new opportunity encouraged people to come to the US.
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Where were the major immigration stations in the United States located?

A
Philadelphia and Chicago
B
San Francisco and Philadelphia
C
San Francisco and New York City
D
New York City and Chicago
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What is the best example of a push factor that might cause immigration?

A
religious freedom
B
peace
C
educational opportunity
D
poverty
4

What is a push factor that might cause immigration?

A
any legal restriction on immigration
B
any hardship an immigrant faces in a new country
C
something that draws people to a new country
D
something that causes people to leave their country
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Which is the most complete explanation of why people immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

A
There was a combination of push factors and pull factors.
B
There was a lack of religious oppression and persecution.
C
There was a combination of restrictions and entry points.
D
There were increased employment opportunities.
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Which is considered a strong push factor that could influence immigration?

A
hunger and famine
B
religious freedom
C
job opportunities
D
educational opportunities
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What is the best example of a pull factor that causes a person to immigrate from a underdeveloped country?

A
religious oppression in one’s country
B
an abundance of jobs in one’s country
C
religious oppression in another country
D
an abundance of jobs in another country
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Mary Antin was a Jewish Russian immigrant whose father’s business had failed back home in Russia. After arriving in America, she worked hard to learn English andwent to school to become a writer. Which of these statements best describes the factors of Mary Antin’s immigration?

A
She was pushed by the threat of war and pulled by the chance of peace.
B
She was pushed by famine and pulled by the possibility of a good job.
C
She was pushed by religious persecution and pulled by religious freedom.
D
She was pushed by financial problems and pulled by educational opportunities.
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The majority of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island were of European descent, and the majority of immigrants who passed through Angel Island were of Asian descent. This is most likely because

A
New York is closer to Europe, and California is closer to Asia.
B
New York is closer to Asia and California is closer to Europe.
C
There were more Asian immigrants than European immigrants.
D
There were more European immigrants than Asian immigrants.

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