Immigration & Colonization

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

• 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

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

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

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

What aspect of America's geography caused Europeans to want to settle there?

• The mountains

• The rivers

• The valleys

• The space

Which of the following was most likely to immigrate to America during the 1700s?

• Nobleman

• Military officer

• Farmer

• Wealthy merchant

Which term best describes official U.S. immigration policy during the 1800s?

• Tightly regulated

• Unrestricted

• Religiously motivated

• Discriminatory

What is the significance of Ellis Island?

• It was the place where most European immigrants settled

• It was the place where most European immigrants passed through before they became citizens

• It was the place where unwanted immigrants were sent by the U.S. government

• It was the headquarters of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service

If you're American, what are the odds that you can trace your ancestry back through Ellis Island?

• One in four

• One in 10

• One in two

• One in 100

What is the difference between documented and undocumented immigrants?

• Documented immigrants come through Ellis Island; undocumented immigrants don't

• Documented immigrants come from Europe; undocumented immigrants come from elsewhere

• Documented immigrants arrived in America prior to 1900; undocumented immigrants arrived afterward

• Documented immigrants have the government's permission to be here; undocumented immigrants don't