Describe Immigrants from 1840-1885.

Many could speak English - easier time blending into U.S.

From Italy, Poland, Greece, China, & Japan

Most of them were elderly people

Where did most immigrants live?

Most lived in farming communities

How did immigrants decide to settle where they did?

They settled by people of similar ethnic backgrounds

They settled in warmer climates

They settled where immigrant officials sent them

What problems could arise from immigrant groups living in the same area?

It was harder for the immigrants to blend into Amer.culture.

There weren't enough jobs in the area

They couldn't share their culture with each other

Why was America called the Melting Pot ?

It represents all people coexisting & living as 1 nation.

It represents all the different foods in America

It represents the gov. requiring everyone to become the same

It represents everyone getting jobs at restaurants

Give example of immigrant pull factors?

Abundance of Land & job opportunities

What was not part of the inspections on Ellis Island?

2 % of people were sent back to their home country because of the inspection

Had a six second physical & were marked if they were sick

Asked 28 questions to determine if the person was a good candidate

25% of people were sent back because of their inspection

How does immigration positively impact the United States today?

Creates cultural diversity & fill job vacancies

They increase the population and increase medical services needed.

Large movements of people lead to more security monitoring.

Unemployment may rise if there are unrestricted numbers of incomers.

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How many people immigrated to US 1880-1920?

More than 10 million

More than 20 million

More than 30 million

More than 50 million

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Immigration push factors are…

reasons people come to a new place

reasons people leave their homelands

reasons people begin working

reasons people stop working

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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Immigration pull factors are…

reasons people come to a new place

reasons people leave their homelands

reasons people begin working

reasons people stop working

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the voyage to America.

Great food & lodging

Crowded, diverse, smelly

Quick, exciting, fun

Entertaining, crowded, quick

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Statue of Liberty was….

A gift from England, the first thing immigrants to N.Y. saw

A gift from France, where all immigrants were processed

A gift from France, the first sign of America that many immigrants saw

A gift from Germany to indicate the United States friendship with them

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

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What was the west coast version of Ellis Island?

San Fransisco Bay

Heaven Island

Angel Island

Asian Island

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CCSS.RL.8.9

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Why did "Americans" discriminate against the Chinese?

There owned all the businesses in California

They had a lot of money when they came to U.S.

They opened too many restaurants

They held onto their culture (language, food, clothing) & they thought they would take their jobs

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

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Immigration

How many people immigrated to US 1880-1920?

Immigration push factors are…

Immigration pull factors are…

Describe the voyage to America.

The Statue of Liberty was….

What was the west coast version of Ellis Island?

Why did "Americans" discriminate against the Chinese?

What was the first Immigration Law in the United States?

What dog has the best eyesight and is the fastest running (up to 45 miles per hour)?

Describe Immigrants from 1840-1885.

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