
Immigration Waves to America Between 1870 and 1920
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History, Social Studies, Geography
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard

Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main reasons many Europeans immigrated to the United States between 1870 and 1920?
To escape religious persecution
To explore new cultures
To find better educational opportunities
To join family members already in the U.S.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group of immigrants contributed significantly to the construction of the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S.?
Mexican immigrants
Chinese immigrants
German immigrants
Italian immigrants
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did many people from the Caribbean islands migrate to the United States between 1880 and 1920?
To join religious communities
To pursue higher education
To find employment opportunities
To escape political unrest
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common challenge faced by immigrants traveling to the United States by steamboat?
Language barriers
Unhygienic conditions
Cultural differences
Lack of food
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary function of Ellis Island in the immigration process?
To offer language classes
To serve as a cultural exchange center
To provide housing for new immigrants
To inspect and process arriving immigrants
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did ethnic neighborhoods help immigrants adjust to life in the United States?
By allowing them to maintain their customs and language
By offering free education
By providing financial assistance
By organizing political rallies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the perception of America as a 'melting pot' at the beginning of the 20th century?
A nation with a single dominant culture
A country with strict immigration laws
A society where different cultures blended together
A place where all cultures remained separate
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