Immigration Waves and Policies

The video discusses two major waves of immigration to America in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The first wave, before the Civil War, included mainly European and Chinese immigrants driven by push factors like poverty and persecution. The second wave, from 1882 to 1914, saw immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe. Both waves faced nativist opposition, leading to laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act. Immigrants settled in ethnic neighborhoods, contributing to America's cultural diversity.

What are the two main periods of immigration discussed in the video?

• Mid-19th and early 20th centuries

• Mid-20th and late 21st centuries

• Early 18th and late 19th centuries

• Late 17th and early 18th centuries

Which group was NOT a significant part of the first wave of immigration?

• Scandinavians

• Germans

• Italians

• Chinese

What was a major push factor for Irish immigrants in the 1840s?

• Industrial jobs

• Irish Potato Famine

• Religious persecution

• Political freedom

Which act offered land to immigrants willing to farm in the west?

• Homestead Act

• Emergency Quota Act

• Chinese Exclusion Act

• National Origins Act

From which regions did the second wave of immigrants primarily come?

• Northern and Western Europe

• Southern and Eastern Europe

• Central and South America

• Africa and the Middle East

What was a common feature of immigrant neighborhoods in American cities?

• Rural settings

• High-income residents

• Ethnic enclaves

• Spacious homes

What was the main concern of nativists regarding immigrants?

• Immigrants would assimilate too quickly

• Immigrants would take jobs and lower wages

• Immigrants would increase cultural diversity

• Immigrants would improve the economy

Which law was the first to ban a specific ethnic group from the U.S.?

• Chinese Exclusion Act

• National Origins Act

• Emergency Quota Act

• Gentlemen's Agreement

What was the purpose of the 'Know-Nothing' Party?

• To support immigrant rights

• To promote religious freedom

• To prevent Catholics and immigrants from voting

• To encourage industrialization

Which of the following was NOT a pull factor for immigrants?

• Scarcity of land

• Religious freedom

• Economic opportunities

• Industrial jobs