Immigration Factors and Processes

The video discusses immigration, focusing on push and pull factors that influence why immigrants leave their countries and come to the US. It covers economic, political, and social reasons, such as lack of land, jobs, and freedom. The video also distinguishes between new and old immigrants, their origins, and the challenges they faced. Finally, it introduces the concept of assimilation, which will be explored further in class.

What is a push factor in the context of immigration?

• A government policy to encourage immigration

• A reason that forces people to leave their country

• A cultural exchange program

• A reason that attracts people to a new country

Why did many immigrants come to the US due to land availability?

• The US had no land policies

• The US had a shortage of land

• The US government was selling land at high prices

• The US had an abundance of land and was giving it away

How did technological advancements in foreign countries act as a push factor?

• They led to job losses due to new machinery

• They created more jobs abroad

• They had no impact on immigration

• They improved living conditions abroad

What was a major pull factor for immigrants facing political or religious persecution?

• Strict government control

• Limited freedom of speech

• Freedom of belief and expression in the US

• Mandatory religious practices

What was a significant push factor for Mexicans during the revolution?

• Abundance of jobs in Mexico

• Economic prosperity in Mexico

• Political stability in Mexico

• Revolutionary conflicts in Mexico

What distinguished old immigrants from new immigrants?

• Old immigrants were from Western Europe

• New immigrants had an easier transition

• New immigrants spoke English fluently

• Old immigrants came from Southern Europe

Which countries were the old immigrants primarily from?

• Asia

• Western Europe

• Africa

• Southern and Eastern Europe

Where were immigrants processed on the East Coast of the US?

• Statue of Liberty

• Liberty Island

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

What was a requirement for immigrants to enter the US?

• They had to have a job offer

• They had to be wealthy

• They had to be healthy

• They had to speak English

What does assimilation mean in the context of immigration?

• Maintaining one's original culture

• Becoming similar to the host country's culture

• Rejecting the host country's culture

• Isolating from the host country's society