Immigration

Which of the following is not a pull factor?

• a better life

• more jobs

• land for farming

• crop failures

Which of the following is not a result of immigration in the early 1900's?

• increased population

• multiculturalism

• urbanization

• population decrease

Who did not have to be processed physically on Ellis Island? They stayed on the boat.

• First class passengers (wealthy)

• parents with small children

• professional soccer stars

• musicians

What was unusual about the menu at Ellis Island?

• It was vegetarian.

• It was written in several different languages.

• Only men were allowed to see it.

• There were several types of "nuggets" and not all of them were chicken. Eek!

How much did it cost to travel back to your homeland if you were denied entrance to the US at Ellis Island?

• $0

• $75

• $258.96

• $550

Which one is not a push factor?

• population growth

• freedom

• religious trouble

• political trouble

1820-1840: Which of the responses below is a PUSH factor leading a group to America?

• Europeans working in factories and railroads.

• Chinese striking it rich in the Gold Rush

• The Irish escaping famine

By 1890, most immigrants entering the U.S. were _?_ fleeing violence or poverty in their homeland.

• Refugees

• Retainers

• Rebels

1880- 1900: The introduction of _?_ made the journey to the U.S. faster and cheaper.

• Steam powered ships

• Steam powered factories

• Steam powered railroads

Escaping violence: Jewish pogroms, Mexican revolution, Armenian genocide

• The main reason for the surge in slavery

• The main reason for the surge in the economy

• The main reason for the surge in immigration