How did immigration to the original 13 colonies differ from immigration during the 19th and 20th centuries (1800s & 1900s)?
Immigration & Colonization

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The original immigrants were mostly wealthy; afterward, immigrants were mostly poor
The original immigrants came mostly from Great Britain; afterward, immigrants came from all over the world
The original immigrants did not speak English; afterward, most immigrants did
The original immigrants were Native Americans; afterward, most immigrants were Europeans
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The population of America is "ethnically heterogeneous." What does this mean?
Most Americans are immigrants themselves
Most Americans come from similar ethnic backgrounds
Most Americans speak English
Most Americans come from a variety of different ethnic backgrounds
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is religious intolerance? Choose the best answer.
When one person dislikes another person's religion
An argument about religion between Protestants and Catholics
The inability of someone to practice her religion as she wants to.
The establishment of an official state religion by a foreign country
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why do some people believe that undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the U.S.?
Because the U.S. population is too small to support the economy
Because everyone should be given a chance to make a better life
Because customs agents need the work for their livelihood
Because not enough immigrants come to the U.S. anymore
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What aspect of America's geography caused Europeans to want to settle there?
The mountains
The rivers
The valleys
The space
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following was most likely to immigrate to America during the 1700s?
Nobleman
Military officer
Farmer
Wealthy merchant
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which term best describes official U.S. immigration policy during the 1800s?
Tightly regulated
Unrestricted
Religiously motivated
Discriminatory
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