14
QuizMultiple Choice

New Immigration

Question 14 • United States History Colonial - 1877

Which of the following best states a way that “old” immigrants differed from “new” immigrants in the 1800s?

Answer
A
Old immigrants were Protestants and Jews, while new immigrants were Catholics and Jews.
B
Old immigrants settled among the native population, while new immigrants formed their own neighborhoods.
C
Old immigrants were welcomed by the native population, while new immigrants were met with hostility.
D
Old immigrants often had property and skills, while new immigrants tended to be poor, unskilled workers.
Previous
Next