Coming to America

Question 1

In your experience, why do people move to live in a new place? Check all the answers that you think apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to find new job opportunities; to experience a new place; to escape some threat, like war or danger; to be near friends or family

Question 2

Based on this immigrant’s description, what did most immigrants worry about most?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

being allowed into America

Question 3

Read each statement and decide whether it applies to Ellis Island, Angel Island, or both.✔ Ellis IslandX Angel IslandbothImmigrants were usually processed in just a few hours.Ellis Island✔ Angel IslandX bothMost immigrants were from China and other Asian nations.Ellis IslandAngel Island✔ bothImmigrants had to pass health inspections before being admitted to the United States. Ellis IslandAngel Island✔ bothImmigrants could be denied entry or sent back to their home countries.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ Ellis Island; X Angel Island; both

Question 4

Which factors likely led to Scandinavians settling in the Midwest?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

living near other Scandinavians; finding available land

Question 5

Did you include any of these factors in your answer?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Assimilation may mean having to give up old, familiar traditions; To assimilate is to change your culture; Assimilation may take away connections to your old home

Question 6

What drove anti-immigrant feelings in the late 1800s?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

difference in appearance, culture, and language; distaste for poverty; worries about jobs

Question 7

Identify whether each case is an example of a push factor or a pull factor that encourages migration.✔ pushX pullMany immigrants came to America from Ireland to escape a famine.push✔ pullMany Chinese immigrants came to America to work in new jobs, like building the Transcontinental Railroad.✔ pushpullMany Russian Jews migrated to America to escape harsh mistreatment.push✔ pullMany Scandinavians were encouraged to migrate by the land that the Homestead Act of 1862 made available.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ push; X pull

Question 8

As an immigrant to America, why would assimilation be challenging? Write at least one or two sentences to explain your answer.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Assimilation can be challenging because it may require immigrants to change their culture and give up familiar traditions. It can also make them feel less connected to their old home.

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