Immigration in the 1880s Quiz

Where did the "NEW IMMIGRANTS" of the 1880s primarily come from?

• Western Europe and Northern Europe

• Eastern Europe and Southern Europe

• Africa and Australia

• South America and Antarctica

What were some reasons immigrants left their homelands to come to America?

• To find new types of food

• To escape overcrowding, religious and political persecution, and economic problems

• To learn new languages

• To explore new continents

What was the purpose of Ellis Island for immigrants arriving in the U.S.?

• A place to find jobs

• A tourist attraction

• An immigration processing center

• A shopping center

What was the most famous immigration processing center in New York Harbor?

• Angel Island

• Ellis Island

• El Paso

• Liberty Island

Where did most Asian immigrants enter the U.S.?

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

• El Paso

• Liberty Island

What year was the Statue of Liberty installed in New York Harbor?

• 1886

• 1896

• 1876

• 1906

Who wrote the poem inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty?

• Robert Frost

• Emma Lazarus

• Walt Whitman

• Emily Dickinson

What did the Statue of Liberty represent to many immigrants?

• A farewell to their homeland

• A symbol of wealth

• A new beginning and the American dream

• A reminder of home

What does the term "ASSIMILATE" mean in the context of immigration?

• To blend in

• To stand out

• To separate

• To isolate

What is a "SWEATSHOP"?

• A place with high wages

• A factory with poor working conditions and low wages

• A luxurious workplace

• A government office