G6 Ch3 MCQ

During the fifty years after the Civil War, approximately how many immigrants entered the United States?

• 15 million

• 20 million

• 10 million

• 25 million

What was one reason for the huge increase in immigration to America?

• Decrease in job opportunities

• Faster and safer ocean crossings

• Rise in land prices

• Political instability in Europe

Which group of immigrants is known as the New Immigration?

• Italian, Greek, and Russian immigrants

• Scandinavian immigrants

• German and Irish immigrants

• British immigrants

What was the main reason for some immigrants coming to America as 'birds of passage'?

• To start a new life in America

• To reunite with family members

• To earn money to buy land back home

• To escape persecution in their homeland

What was the major difference in the dreams of the Old Immigrants and the New Immigrants about America?

• Both groups dreamed of living in cities

• New Immigrants dreamed of great open spaces for farming

• Old Immigrants dreamed of starting their own businesses

• New Immigrants dreamed of well-paid jobs in factories

What percentage of the population in cities like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco was foreign-born near the end of the 1800s?

• Around 25%

• At least one-third

• Less than 10%

• About 50%

Which immigrant group was hired to build the Central Pacific Railroad in the 1860s?

• German immigrants

• Irish immigrants

• Chinese immigrants

• Italian immigrants

What did many immigrants believe about America before arriving, as mentioned in the text?

• The country was rich in natural resources

• The cities were full of opportunities

• The streets were paved with gold

• The land was abundant for farming

What helped the children of immigrants have a future in America?

• Inheritance of wealth

• Participation in labor unions

• Access to free public schools

• Connections with influential people