Chapter 7 Review Part 1

How did patterns of immigration change at the turn of the century?

• More immigrants came from Western Europe.

• There was a decrease in immigration from Asia.

• More immigrants came from Southern and Eastern Europe.

• Immigration from Africa increased significantly.

Why did immigrants come to America in the late 1800s and where did they settle?

• For religious freedom; settled in the Midwest.

• For economic opportunities; settled in urban areas.

• To escape war; settled in rural areas.

• For educational purposes; settled in the South.

How did nativists respond to the new wave of immigration?

• They welcomed immigrants with open arms.

• They supported immigrant rights and integration.

• They opposed immigration and supported restrictive policies.

• They encouraged immigrants to settle in rural areas.

From which regions did the majority of the "Old Immigrants" come?

• Southern Europe

• Northern/Western Europe

• Eastern Asia

• South America

What was the predominant religion of the "Old Immigrants" who came to the United States between 1800 and 1880?

• Catholic

• Jewish

• Protestant Christian

• Hindu

Why did the old immigrants come to the new land?

• To find new technology

• To escape political unrest

• To learn a new language

• To explore new cultures

What was one of the economic opportunities that attracted old immigrants?

• Gold mining

• Millions of acres of farmland

• Industrial jobs

• Fishing industry

Which of the following was a reason for old immigrants seeking religious freedom?

• To build new churches

• To escape religious persecution

• To convert others

• To find new religious texts

What was one of the main reasons Chinese immigrants came to the U.S. in the late 1840s and 50s?

• To work in factories

• To build railroads

• To open restaurants

• To start farms

What type of work did many Chinese immigrants do after building railroads?

• Banking

• Teaching

• Farming, mining, and domestic service

• Shipbuilding