The Journey of Immigrants

Front

Why were some Chinese immigrants called “Paper Sons” or “Paper Daughters”?

Back

They brought fake documents to meet the requirements of the Chinese Exclusion Act

Front

Chinese and Irish immigrants met in Utah to complete __________ .

Back

a transcontinental railroad

Front

Chinese and Irish immigrants worked __________ on opposite sides of the country.

Back

laying railroad tracks

Front

How did most immigrants get to the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Back

by boat

Front

Why did immigrants establish close-knit communities?

Back

They wanted to live around people who shared their culture.

Front

Which is a reason that most immigrants came to the United States hoping for?

Back

better opportunities

Front

Which is a reason that most immigrants came to the United States hoping for? Options: government jobs, religious freedom

Back

religious freedom

Front

Which is a reason that most immigrants came to the United States hoping for?

Back

fair government

Front

Which was a large immigration station?

Back

Ellis Island and Angel Island

Front

Which had many Asian immigrants come through?

Back

Angel Island