Ch. 11 L3

Ch. 11 L3

5th Grade

14 Qs

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Ch. 11 L3

Ch. 11 L3

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Juan Rodriguez

FREE Resource

14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the first major wave of immigrants arrive in the United States after the Civil War?

Between 1865 and 1890

Between 1800 and 1820

Between 1900 and 1920

Between 1920 and 1940

Answer explanation

The first major wave of immigrants arrived in the United States between 1865 and 1890, after the Civil War.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries did most of the immigrants in the first wave come from?

Germany, Great Britain, Finland, Sweden, and Norway

Poland, Russia, Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Greece

Japan and China

Canada and Mexico

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Germany, Great Britain, Finland, Sweden, and Norway as most of the immigrants in the first wave came from these countries.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common reason for immigrants to leave their homelands?

To escape wars and prejudice

To find better weather

To join family members already in the United States

To explore new cultures

Answer explanation

To escape wars and prejudice was a common reason for immigrants to leave their homelands.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges immigrants faced upon arriving in the United States?

Finding jobs

Learning a new language

Adapting to new laws

All of the above

Answer explanation

All of the above options were main challenges immigrants faced upon arriving in the United States: finding jobs, learning a new language, and adapting to new laws.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common job for unskilled workers during the period of high immigration?

Factory jobs

Teaching

Banking

Farming

Answer explanation

Factory jobs were a common job for unskilled workers during the period of high immigration, providing employment opportunities in industrial settings.

6.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

(a)   was Jacob Riis and what did he do?

An immigrant from Denmark who becam

An inventor who created the telepho

An immigrant from Great Britain who

A businessman who started a success

Answer explanation

Jacob Riis was an immigrant from Denmark who became a social reformer and journalist known for his work on improving living conditions in New York City tenements through his photography and writing.

7.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After immigrating to America, Samuel Gompers (a)   .

Organized workers into a labor unio

Became a famous inventor

Started a successful business

Wrote a book about immigration

Answer explanation

After immigrating to America, Samuel Gompers organized workers into a labor union, making this the correct choice.

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