Famous Immigrants
Angel Island
Reasons People Emigrated
Laws
Mix it Up
100
This famous scientist, widely known as one of the greatest minds ever, was born in Germany in 1879. He immigrated to America in 1933. Who was this famous scientist? A. Marshall Law B. Albert Einstein C. Grover Cleveland D. Horatio Alger
Who is Albert Einstein (B)
100
Angel Island is located in San Francisco Bay and was used to house and interrogate emigrants from this continent. A. Europe B. Antarctica C. South America D. Asia
What is Asia (D)
100
This ideal is why many people chose to come to America. A) freedom B) wealth C) health D) national pride
What is A) freedom
100
In 1795, the Naturalization Act was passed that said in order to become a citizen, immigrants must live in the United States at least _____ years and must give up any allegiance to other countries. a. 0 years b. 1 year c. 5 years d. 10 years
What is 5 years (c)
100
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What is awesome!
200
This actor, bodybuilder, and former Governor of California was born in Austria, but found fame and fortune in America. A. Franz Ferdinand B. Hans Christian Anderson C. Arnold Schwarzenegger D. Frank Wright
Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger (C)
200
This country, as the most populous in Asia and the world, accounted for many of the emigrants going through Angel Island. A. Russia B. Japan C. China D. Mozambique
What is China (C)
200
The "Potato Famine" is why many people chose to leave this country in the mid-19th century. A) Asia B) England C) Russia D) Ireland
What is Ireland (D)
200
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was passed to ban Chinese immigration to America. The law lasted ___ years. It was renewed in 1892 and 1902. It was not officially repealed until 1943, after being in effect for over 60 years. a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 10 years d. 20 years
What is 10 years (c).
300
This German born man emigrated to the United States in 1847. He became famous for making jeans for workers made of heavy and reliable fabric. The company he started is still around, and still famous. Who is this person? A. Hans Denim B. Johann Cargo C. Adolf Gap D. Levi Strauss
Who is Levi Strauss (D)
300
Americans did not want Chinese to come to America because: A) they would work for cheap B) Americans thought they were taking jobs from them C) they would work in any condition D) all of the above
What is D) all of the above.
300
Large groups of people, men mostly, came from this country in the mid-19th century to help build the railroads across America. This work was often dangerous, and fatal, but the money that made might get sent back home. A) Australia B) China C) Sierra Leone D) Alaska
What is B) China
300
In 1870, the Naturalization Act is passed. It limits American citizenship to only white people and those of African descent. This law directly discriminated against: a. Asians b. Germans c. former slaves d. Italians
What is a. Asians
400
This famous director has made many movies, including "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and most recently "Life of Pi." He was born in Taiwan. Who is he? A. Noam Chomsky B. Ang Lee C. Jackie Chan D. Mao Zedong
Who is Ang Lee (B)
400
Asians coming to Angel Island often stayed for months. Unlike Ellis Island where most immigrants were scanned for diseases primarily, Asian people at Angel Island were held because: A) They were not wanted B) There was a quota, or a limit of Asians allowed into the United States C) Often each individual had to undergo a very thorough screening, much more invasive than at Ellis Island D) All of the above.
What is D) all of the above.
400
During this horrific event in the late 1930s to mid 1940s, many people were targeted in Europe and tried to emigrate to America. Sadly, the United States denied entry to the vast majority of them. Throughout the event 11 million people were killed. The people who were affected, and often died, include: Jews (primarily), gypsies, mentally handicapped people, gays, political prisoners, Slavs. What was this event? A.) The unification of Germany B) World War I C) The Holocaust D) The Cold War
What is C) the Holocaust
400
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What is awesome!
500
This person was born in the former Czechoslovakia in 1937 where her father was a diplomat. She grew up to serve the United States as the first female Secretary of State in 1997, serving under President Clinton. Who is she? A. Madeleine Albright B. Condoleeza Rice C. Hillary Clinton D. Elizabeth Mountbatten
Who is Madeleine Albright (A).
500
In 1940, the Immigration Station at Angel Island was closed after the administration building: A) burned down B) was destroyed in an earthquake C) was deemed inhospitable D) was destroyed in a flood
What is A) burned down.
500
Many people from Europe were farmers and came to the United States because cheap _____ was more available for them to farm and provide for their families. In many parts of Europe, many poor farmers worked land that was owned by other people, so they did not make money off the harvests. a. labor b. land c. products d. machines
What is land (b).
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