Immigration to the United States, 1851-1900

Front

Which countries were the principal sources of immigration to the United States before the Civil War?

Back

Germany, Ireland, and England

Front

What was the main reason for the Chinese Exclusion Act?

Back

Economic competition

Front

Now, what was the "Real Reason" for the Chinese Exclusion Act?

Back

Cultural differences

Front

What was the nickname given to New York City due to its role in immigration?

Back

The Golden Door

Front

Which island did Asian immigrants primarily pass through when arriving in the United States during the 1800s? Options: Ellis Island, New York City; Angel Island, San Francisco; Catalina Island, California; Staten Island, New York

Back

Angel Island, San Francisco

Front

How many European immigrants arrived in the United States during the 1800s?

Back

10,000,000+

Front

For millions of immigrants, seeing the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor meant they had finally reached _____.
hint - what every sought when coming to America

Back

freedom

Front

The 2nd wave of immigration from 1820 to 1860 saw people come to America primarily from ______ and _______.

Back

Germany and Ireland

Front

The 3rd major wave of Immigration to America saw a shift in where people were coming from. Now more people were coming from these two regions.

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southern and eastern Europe, south and east

Front

The California gold rush of 1849 saw people from ______ flooding to America only to discover this new land did not want them here.

Back

China