US History 8 - Unit 2 Part 2 Exam Review

US History 8 - Unit 2 Part 2 Exam Review

8th Grade

30 Qs

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US History 8 - Unit 2 Part 2 Exam Review

US History 8 - Unit 2 Part 2 Exam Review

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Alison Sinacore

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

The __________ was passed in 1882 and kept Chinese from immigrating to the United States:
Indian Removal Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
Stamp Act
Welcome All Act

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

What does assimilate mean?

to keep one’s own culture only
to blend into the new culture
to leave as soon as they got here
to disappear into the frontiers of the United States

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

Which is the most accurate statement about immigration to the United States?
Immigrants have always adopted "American" customs and traditions.
The nations from which immigrants have come have changed over time.
Today, the United States admits all people who wish to come here.
Immigrants rarely face any problems when coming to America.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

The Chinese Exclusion Act and the Gentlemen's Agreement both sought to
increase European immigration
set up an Asian cultural exchange
restrict Asian immigration
attract skilled Asian workers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

Which was a common complaint of nativist groups in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Congress failed to protect America's industries.
The number of incoming immigrants was too great.
Too many elected officials came from rural backgrounds.
Government hiring practices needed reform.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

Why did most early-20th-century immigrants to the United States settle in large cities?
Cities provided a wide variety of cultural activities.
Immigrants encountered little prejudice in cities.
Immigrants were used to city life because most had lived in European cities.
Jobs were available in urban factories.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

Which statement about immigration to the United States is most accurate?
Immigration has had little effect on American culture
Immigration has been a result of circumstances abroad as well as in the United States
Immigrants from northern and western Europe have had the most problems in being assimilated into United States society
Most immigration to the United States was completed by 1900

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