Review Unit 4

Which regions were the primary sources of immigrants to the U.S. during the Gilded Age?

• Latin America and Asia

• Europe and Asia

• Africa and Canada

• South America and Oceania

Upon arriving at Ellis Island, immigrants typically went through a series of screenings. Which two tests were the most common?

• Skills assessment and interview

• Legal inspection and medical examination

• Literacy test and job assignment

• Language and financial exams

What was the primary difference between Ellis Island and Angel Island?

• Ellis Island processed mainly European immigrants, while Angel Island processed mostly Asian immigrants

• Both processed all immigrants equally

• Angel Island was only for families, while Ellis Island was only for single travelers

• Angel Island and Ellis Island processed the same number of immigrants

The Chinese Exclusion Act was significant because it:

• Allowed unlimited Chinese immigrants into the U.S.

• Provided financial support to immigrants

• Marked the first major law restricting immigration based on nationality

• Promoted Chinese workers in factories

Which of these strikes was known for a violent outbreak after a bomb was thrown?

• Great Strike of 1877

• Pullman Strike

• Homestead Strike

• Haymarket Riot

Nativists generally:

• Welcomed all immigrants

• Supported strict immigration restrictions

• Were neutral on immigration

• Helped immigrants integrate

In “The New Colossus,” Emma Lazarus’s poem on the Statue of Liberty, which of the following best represents its message?

• Only the wealthy are welcome in America

• America offers freedom and opportunity to those who are struggling

• Immigrants must be self-sufficient to be welcomed

• Only specific nationalities are welcomed into the U.S.

Which of the following describes a "push factor" for immigrants?

• Job opportunities in the U.S.

• Famine in their home country

• Better education

• Family members in the U.S.

What was a common challenge immigrants faced upon arriving in America?

• High wages and flexible working hours

• Discrimination and harsh working conditions

• Extensive government support programs

• Immediate access to housing

What role did political machines like Tammany Hall play in the lives of immigrants?

• They discouraged immigrants from voting

• They helped immigrants in exchange for political loyalty

• They prevented immigrants from finding jobs

• They opposed immigration