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Most “old” immigrants who came to America during the 1600s and 1700s were from

Africa.

eastern Europe.

southern Europe.

western Europe.

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An example of a pull factor would be

oppression.

famine.

war.

safety.

Most immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island were

detained for days.

released into the US within hours.

imprisoned for months.

returned to their native countries.

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

Old immigrants were Protestants and Jews, while new immigrants were Catholics and Jews.

Old immigrants settled among the native population, while new immigrants formed their own neighborhoods.

Old immigrants were welcomed by the native population, while new immigrants were met with hostility.

Old immigrants often had property and skills, while new immigrants tended to be poor, unskilled workers.

An example of a push factor would be

educational opportunities.

job opportunities.

poverty.

religious freedom.

In the 1800s, an important push factor for “new” immigrants was

low unemployment rates.

low poverty rates.

high unemployment rates.

high wage rates.

Which of the following best explains why the US government placed restrictions on Asian immigration through Angel Island?

Many Americans did not believe in assimilation.

Many Americans did not approve of the Gentleman’s Agreement.

Many Americans held nativist or racist views.

Many Americans feared a loss of educational opportunities.

A pull factor is best defined as

something that causes people to leave their country.

something that draws people to a new country.

any hardship immigrants face in a new country.

any legal restriction on immigration.

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