Immigrant Experiences in America

Immigrant Experiences in America

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the challenges faced by immigrants during their ocean voyage to America, including sharing beds and bringing their own food. Upon arrival, many settled in East Coast cities or moved to farming communities. Employment was difficult, with many taking low-paying jobs. Living conditions in cities were poor, with overcrowded tenements and unsanitary conditions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long could the ocean voyage to America take for immigrants?

One to three weeks

One to three months

Three to six months

Six to twelve months

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did immigrants have to do if they ran out of food during the voyage?

Trade with other passengers

Fish from the ocean

Purchase food from the captain at high prices

Wait until they reached America

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cities were the primary entry points for European immigrants in America?

Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland

Miami, Houston, Atlanta

New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common initial plan for many immigrants upon arriving in America?

To start a business in the city

To return to their homeland

To travel to the West Coast

To move into farming communities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of immigrants often took on the hardest and lowest-paying jobs?

Chinese immigrants

Irish immigrants

Italian immigrants

German immigrants

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of work did many Irish immigrants initially find in America?

Medical and healthcare

Construction of railroads and canals

Retail and sales

Teaching and education

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the living conditions like for immigrants in urban tenements?

Luxurious and comfortable

Overcrowded and unsanitary

Modern and well-maintained

Spacious and clean

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