Immigration in America Quiz

What was a common reason many immigrants from Northern and Western Europe settled in cities in the North in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• Climate

• Job opportunities

• Political stability

• Educational institutions

What is a "push factor" in the context of immigration?

• Something positive that attracts you to a new country

• A type of transportation used by immigrants

• Something negative that makes you want to leave your country

• A government policy encouraging emigration

Which of the following is an example of a "pull factor" for immigrants coming to America?

• War

• Famine

• Freedom

• Persecution

Who were the "nativists" in the context of American immigration history?

• Immigrants from Northern Europe

• Americans who wanted to limit immigration

• Native American tribes

• Immigrants from Southern Europe

What were tenements in the context of American urban history?

• Luxury apartments

• Overcrowded apartment buildings with unsanitary conditions

• Government buildings

• Suburban homes

What is the process of adapting to a new culture called?

• Settlement

• Assimilation

• Immigration

• Integration

What was the purpose of a Settlement House?

• To provide luxury housing

• To offer help to the poor and immigrants

• To serve as a government office

• To act as a military base

Where was Ellis Island located, and what was its purpose?

• West Coast, a military base

• East Coast, an immigration station

• South Coast, a trade center

• North Coast, a tourist attraction

What is a Labor Union?

• A group of business owners

• An association of workers formed to gain better working conditions

• A political party

• A type of government agency

What is a Yellow-Dog Contract?

• A contract for hiring new employees

• A contract agreeing not to join a union

• A contract for buying property

• A contract for starting a business