Ellis Island
When did the Europeans cross the ocean on steamships?
late 1800's
who crossed the Angel Islands?
Asians
What are some of the main reasons immigrants choose to settle in Iowa today?
Economic opportunities, access to education, and the desire to create a better life for their families.
For what event is the signing of the Declaration of Independence famous?
what ocean did they cross?
Atlantic
did they have more or less immigrants than the Europeans?
less
While some states have been aggressive in enforcing strict immigration policies, Iowa is known for this approach, welcoming new immigrants and prioritizing inclusion. What is this approach?
A more welcoming approach, or a more liberal approach to immigration
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
where did passengers undergo a medical inspection
New York Harbor
where did they work?
commercial farms
Which of these is NOT a common reason why immigrants come to Iowa? (A) Work in agriculture (B) Education opportunities (C) Political asylum (D) Family reunification.
(C) Political asylum
Kim Reynolds
what else happened at the new york harbor?
legal interviews
what kinds of Asians were there?
Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and Filipinos
Many immigrants came to Iowa due to "push" factors in their home countries, such as this factor, which affected many European nations in the 1800s. What was it?
Famine, economic hardship, or political instability
What are the first 3 words in the constitution?
We the people
what did most of the new immigrants do when they made it to Ellis Islands?
Found homes
what year did they have to pass and inspection?
1910
What major event in the late 19th century led to the influx of Scandinavian immigrants to Iowa, particularly those from Sweden and Norway?
The Great Migration or westward expansion
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27