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History of Immigration in the United States

Authored by Roberto Cuello

Social Studies

8th Grade

History of Immigration in the United States
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1.

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What event marked the beginning of English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia?

Immigration Act of 1924

Arrival of English settlers in 1607

Industrialization in the late 19th century

Abolitionist movement

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Which group of immigrants primarily arrived in the United States during the period of 1776 - 1865?

Latin American immigrants

Irish, German, and Scandinavian immigrants

Asian immigrants

African immigrants

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What was one of the main reasons for increased immigration during the late 19th century?

Nativism and anti-immigrant sentiment

Industrialization leading to increased demand for labor

The Immigration Act of 1924

The abolitionist movement

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Which act in 1882 had a significant impact on Chinese immigration to the United States?

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

Immigration Act of 1924

Declaration of Independence in 1776

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What major change did the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 bring to U.S. immigration policy?

It established quotas based on nationality

It increased enforcement of immigration laws

It abolished national origins quotas

It prohibited Chinese labor immigration

6.

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¿Qué ley estableció el programa DACA en 2012 para proteger a los inmigrantes indocumentados traídos a los EE. UU. como niños?

Ley de Reforma Migratoria y Control de 1986

Ley de Exclusión China de 1882

Ley de Inmigración de 1990

Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA)

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¿Cuál fue uno de los efectos de la industrialización en la inmigración a finales del siglo XIX en los Estados Unidos?

Disminución de la demanda de mano de obra

Aumento de la inmigración desde el norte de Europa

Aumento de la demanda de mano de obra

Prohibición total de la inmigración

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