Immigration and Assimilation Flashcard

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What did the United States offer immigrants that they could not get in their homeland?

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plentiful jobs

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What did assimilation require of immigrants? Select the letter next to the best answer.

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adapting to a new way of life

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How are refugees different from other immigrants?

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They are fleeing to save their lives.

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Between 1880 and 1920, Europeans’ introduction to the United States was at which location? Ellis Island, Angel Island, Los Angeles Airport, Grand Central Station

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Ellis Island

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Which of these would prevent an immigrant from entering the United States? inability to speak English, failure to pass a health exam, inability to pay the entrance fee, failure to have a permanent job

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failure to pass a health exam

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Which of these is true about most immigrants to the United States?
Options:
They fit in very easily.
They helped build the economy.
They offered their skills but demanded high wages.
They earned a lot of money and returned to their homelands.

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They helped build the economy.

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Compared to earlier immigrants, which of these describes those who arrived between 1880 and 1920? They were wealthier. They all spoke English. They were more diverse. They were better educated.

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They were more diverse.

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Which of these was a result of immigration in the United States? cultural diversity, religious freedom, high-rise buildings, public school systems

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cultural diversity

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Why were U.S. immigrants often met with resentment?

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People thought they took jobs away from citizens.

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Why did so many Mexicans come to the United States between 1910 and 1920?

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to escape the Mexican Revolution