Immigration
Facts
Facts
What was the main entry point for immigrants on the East Coast of the U.S.?
Ellis Island
What were conditions like on ships traveling to America?
Unsanitary and crowded
What is a citizen?
A person who has the right to live in a certain place.
Name one thing that is part of culture.
Food, language, holidays, traditions, or clothing.
Who founded the Red Cross?
Clara Barton
Why did many immigrants come to the United States?
Because of wars or unfair laws in their home countries.
What are the 5 aspects of culture?
Food, language, holidays, traditions, and clothing.
What test must immigrants take to become U.S. citizens?
A test on U.S. history and the English language.
Why is diversity important in communities?
It helps communities learn from each other and become stronger.
Who fought for farm laborers' rights non-violently?
César Chávez
How did immigrants often face discrimination when they arrived?
They were treated unfairly because of their background or culture.
What challenge did immigrants face when they wanted to become U.S. citizens?
They had to apply and take a test on U.S. history and English.
Why is it important to follow community rules when you become a citizen?
It helps keep the community safe and fair for everyone.
How can learning about different cultures make a community better?
It promotes understanding, respect, and friendship.
Who worked to protect Native American rights and the environment?
Billy Frank Jr.
Where did immigrants from the same country often choose to live?
In neighborhoods with other immigrants from the same country.
How did immigrants help build communities in the U.S.?
By working hard, sharing their culture, and helping their neighbors.
Whats an example of something immigrants brought to America?
Jewish people- bagels
Italians- spaghetti
Greek- gyro
Asain-Americans- pho, sushi
What is an example of a rule at school?
What is an example of a law?
play fair at recess, keep your hands to yourself.....
Drivers must stop at stop signs, speed limit, no stealing.....
Who made New Orleans schools more accessible for all children?
Ruby Bridges
Give a specific example of a group coming to America for a reason.
Irish came because of famine
Mexicans came because of war
Italians came to escape poverty
Jewish people came to get away from unfair treatment
Whats a hardship an immigrant faced when living in America?
Learning the language, getting a job, finding a place to live
How did immigrants get checked before entering the United States?
Sick test- look at their eyes and check their lungs
Why should people follow community rules?
To keep the community safe and fair for everyone.
Who founded Disabled in Action?
Judy Huemann