Old Immigration vs New Immigration (1850-1920)

During which time period did the Old Immigration occur?

• Early 19th century until the 1880s

• 1880s to the early 20th century

• Late 19th century until the 1920s

• Mid-20th century until the present

Which of the following regions did the New Immigration bring immigrants from?

• Africa

• Southern and Eastern Europe

• Northern and Western Europe

• Latin America

Which religious group was predominant among the Old Immigrants?

• Jews

• Catholics

• Muslims

• Protestants

What were the main reasons for migration during the Old Immigration?

• Gold Rush and industrial sector

• Lack of arable land and poverty

• Economic opportunities and political turmoil

• Political unrest and religious persecution

Which group of immigrants faced more significant challenges in terms of social integration?

• None of the above

• Both faced similar challenges

• New Immigrants

• Old Immigrants

Which group of immigrants played a crucial and larger role in the expansion of American cities?

• Old Immigrants

• New Immigrants

• None of the above

• Both played equal roles

What TWO countries did MOST OLD immigration-era immigrants come from?

• Italy and Russia

• Greece and Italy

• Scotland and England

• Germany and Italy

Which group of immigrants faced harsher discrimination and xenophobia because of their vastly different cultures?

• Both faced similar levels of discrimination

• None of the above

• New Immigrants

• Old Immigrants

Which group of immigrants formed ethnic enclaves due to social isolation?

• None of the above

• Old Immigrants

• New Immigrants

• Both groups formed ethnic enclaves

How would you describe the period of Old Immigration and New Immigration between the mid-1800s to 1920?

• TWO different waves of Immigration.

• The SAME wave of immigration. Analyzing young immigrants vs older immigrants

• The SAME wave of Immigration. Old were the first to immigrate, New were the last.

• The SAME wave of Immigration. Analyzing those that came by way of "old" methods and those that came way of "new" methods.