Immigration & Diversity

An immigrant is someone who...

• moves to a new country

• moves from place to place to get work

• travels the world

• lives in a different country

Why do people immigrate to the United States?

Hint: There are 3 correct reasons listed below!

• for a better life

• to get away from unfair laws

• for fun

• to have more opportunities, like jobs and education

What must an immigrant have before entering the United States?

• children

• a car

• permission to stay

• food

Define DISCRIMINATE

• to sell something

• to treat people unfairly because they belong to a certain group

• to identify a people's differences

• to give someone a job

Which of these is a BENEFIT of immigrating to the United States?

• free public education for children

• working jobs that others don't want

• leaving friends and family

• taking a test to become a citizen

Which of these is a COST of immigrating to the United States?

• more freedom

• the chance to make money

• leaving friends and family

• getting free education

Define DIVERSE.

• made up of FUNNY groups of people

• made up of SIMILAR groups of people

• made up of DIFFERENT groups of people

What cultural things do people in a community share?

(HINT: There are 3 listed below!)

• music

• food

• cars

• language

Why might immigrants have felt worried at Ellis Island?

• Ellis Island may have had sharks nearby.

• Immigrants had to answer questions. They wanted to give good answers so they could stay in the U.S.

• They had to run in a race at Ellis Island.

• Ellis Island was a secret place and people didn't want to get caught there.

True or False: Some immigrants have to take jobs that no one else wants. The jobs can be dangerous and they might not pay much.

• TRUE

• FALSE