Immigration Exam

Master US immigration history! Quiz on challenges, policies, and immigrant journeys.

Challenges immigrants faced when they came to the US are _. Racism and Intolerance Abundant Housing Luxurious Lifestyle All of the above Push factors are what draw an immigrant into the new country from the old country. True False This was created to help assist immigrants to learn and adopt American ways: American Pride Programs Immigration Adaptation Act Americanization Programs Equal Opportunity Act This law was then first and only piece of federal legislation suspending a specific nationality: Immigrant Exclusion Act Chinese Exclusion Act National Quota Act Asian Elimination Act Which 3 groups contributed to the larger working force in the early 1900’s? Nativists, immigrants, teens Children, Mexicans, women Former slaves, immigrants, children Immigrants, women, children Immigrants from Germany were most likely processed through _. Angel Island Montreal Immigration Station Ellis Island Castle Garden What is the meaning of assimilation for immigrants? To interpret To exclude and ostracize To conform and adapt To teach and instruct Two pull factors for coming to the US are _. Religious persecution and famine Industrialization and constitutional rights New opportunities and prohibition Americanization and inequality Nativists are _. Native American Indians Immigrants born on US soil 1st generation immigrants Descendants of immigrants born on US soil What was the goal of the Immigration Act of 1924? To make immigrant restriction a permanent policy To control undesirable immigration from Northern Europe To cut the quota down to 1% All of the above The US adopted the motto, ‘E Pluribus Unum,’ immediately after the Civil War. True False E Pluribus Unum means "One from many" True False Changing the assimilation viewpoint from the melting pot to the salad bowl depicts _. The trend toward multiculturalism Nonconformity Immigrants and nativists embracing their similarities Racism and intolerance of others The argument defending ‘the Melting Pot’ philosophy in the early 1900’s states that _. Blending in helps promote sameness Nativists would be more accepting with assimilation Assimilation is important to maintenance of national unity Conforming helps getting a job and achieving ‘the American Dream.’ Asylum is protection granted by one nation to a refugee from another nation. True False Human rights must be earned by all humans regardless of sex, ethnicity, or religion. True False A passport is a document that allows you to apply for admission as a legal permanent resident. True False An immigrant leaves their homeland and moves to a country for semi-permanent residence. True False Push factors are things that make immigrants want to move away from their homeland. True False Many industrial workers were unskilled, poor immigrants from _. Thailand Southern and Eastern Europe Asia and Africa Northern Europe Why were immigrants used for factories? They had the skills that nativists did not They would work longer hours for less money They increased production They were use to being abuse How do immigrants contribute to the US economy? By producing goods for worldwide distribution By sending money to their former country to their families By establishing new lives in the US By roles of workers, consumers, entrepreneurs, and innovators This immigration station permanently closed its doors in 1954: Winnipeg Garden Angel Island Castle Garden Ellis Island Formally removing an alien from the US for violating the immigration laws is known as _: Extradition Resignation Deportation Ostracization An immigrant coming from Thailand would most likely enter this immigration station: Winnipeg Garden Angel Island Castle Garden Ellis Island A defining feature of the “American Dream" is upward income mobility: True False The Statue of Liberty was shipped in 214 separate pieces. True False The broken chains on the Statue of Liberty symbolize _. The abolition of nativists The 13th amendment Freedom and democracy Breaking away from England Steerage on a boat filled with immigrants was in 2nd class with private quarters. True False Medical examiners used a buttonhook to inspect for _. Lice Trachoma commonly known as pink eye Leprosy or Skin Lesions Scabies burrowed within the skin This completely transformed immigrants into American citizens: English classes Assimilation Leagues Americanization Programs Naturalization An unmarried immigrant can apply for citizenship in how many years? 3 years 5 years 7 years 10 years Classes taught during the Americanization programs included: English, citizenship requisites, US History, sewing, hygiene Only US History and citizenship rights Essential job skills including sewing English language and English culture How long did the Chinese Exclusion Act initially suspend Chinese immigration? 10 years 20 years 15 years 25 years Because of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Chinese immigrants were ineligible to apply for citizenship to US. True False Chinese remained ineligible for citizenship under the Exclusion Act until _. 1945 1943 1957 1927 The Immigrant Exclusion Act of 1924 favored this group of immigrants: Northwestern Europe Southeastern Europe Mid-Eastern Europe Northeastern Europe What impact did immigrants have upon society in the 20th century, United States? How was the dynamics of the country changed by the 'new immigrants'?**Explain in a minimum of 5 sentences and provide explicit examples supporting your response.**Committing plagiarism (copy will receive a 0. Nativism is a policy of favoring native inhabitants born in the US as opposed to immigrants. True False What vocabulary term means, "pertaining to or characteristic of a people sharing a common and distinctive culture, religion, language?" Human Rights Assimilation Illegal Alien Ethnic Group Compare and Contrast:1. Explain the major differences seen between Ellis Island and Angel Island. (Minimum 5 sentences)2. What do these differences seen between the two immigration stations depict? (Minimum 3 sentences) Make sure that you number your answers: 1, 2.Do not forget to meet the minimum sentence requirement.**Committing plagiarism (copy will receive a 0.