causes of immigration
What is the most common economic reason that has drawn immigrants to the United States? a. Religious freedom b.Higher wages and job opportunities c.War and conflict d. Better weather
b. higher wages and job opportunities
Which of these cities became a major hub for immigrants arriving at Ellis Island? a. Los Angeles b. New York City c. Miami d. Houston
A. Los Angeles
Which religion spread due to Hispanic immigration to the U.S.?
a. Hinduism b. Buddhism c. Catholicism d. Judaism
c. catholicism
What was the first U.S. law to ban immigration based on nationality?
a. The Immigration Act of 1965 b. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 c. The Civil Rights d. Homestead act
b. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
What was a major reason people moved from the Rust Belt to the Sun Belt in the 1970s?
a. factory jobs were disappearing in the rust belt b. the sun belt had too many factories c. people disliked the warm climate in the south d. the rust belt had too many beaches
a. factory jobs were disappearing in the rust belt
Which group of immigrants fled to the U.S. in the 1930s-1940s due to persecution in Europe? a. Chinese workers b. Jewish refugees c. Mexican farmers d. Irish laborers
b. jewish refugees
What is a cultural enclave? a. A military base for immigrants b. A government building for immigrants c. A neighborhood where immigrants maintain their cultural traditions d. A prison for undocumented immigrants
C.
A neighborhood where immigrants maintain their cultural traditions
What is an example of cultural diffusion due to immigration?
a. The spread of new foods and music b. The banning of all foreign languages c. The closing of international trade d. The elimination of diverse neighborhoods
a. The spread of new foods and music
What was a major reason for passing the Chinese Exclusion Act?
a. Fear of job competition b. A desire for more immigration c. A shortage of Chinese workers d. A decrease in industrial jobs
a. fear of job competition
What invention made living in the South more attractive in the 20th century?
a. air conditioning b. the steam engine c. the airplane d. the typewriter
a. air conditioning
Which of the following is an example of political persecution leading to immigration? a. Seeking better schools b. Running from religious discrimination c. Moving for a beachside home d.Finding better food options
b. running from religious discrimination
What impact did large immigrant populations have on industrial cities?
A. Cities grew rapidly B. Factories closed down C. The population decreased D. Businesses refused to hire immigrants
A. Cities grew rapidly
What have businesses done to adapt to growing immigrant populations?
a. Ignored them completely b. Offered multilingual services and culturally relevant products c. Stopped hiring immigrant workers d. Required all customers to speak English
a.
Offered multilingual services and culturally relevant products
How do fears about political and economic changes impact immigration laws?
a. They lead to restrictive immigration policies b. They encourage unlimited immigration c. They eliminate the need for borders d. They only affect illegal immigration
a.
They lead to restrictive immigration policies
How did the migration to the sun belt impact politicial representation?
a. the south and west gained more political power b. the north gained more power c. the midwest remained dominant d. no changes occured in political power
a. the south and west gained more political power
Why do many Hispanic immigrants settle in the southern border states of the U.S.? a. The climate is better b. They are closer to Mexico c. The government sends them there d. There are fewer people living in the South
b. they are closer to Mexico
What is an example of a famous cultural enclave in the U.S.?
a. Chinatown in San Francisco b. Disney World in Florida c. The White House in Washington, D.C. d. The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles
a. Chinatown in San Francisco
Which of these foods became popular in the U.S. due to immigration?
a. Tacos and sushi b. Peanut butter and jelly c. Fried chicken and mashed potatoes d. Apple pie and hamburgers
a. Tacos and sushi
Which event led to Jewish immigration to the U.S. during the 1940s?
a. The Great Depression b. World War II and the Holocaust c. The Industrial Revolution d. The Civil War
b. World War II and the Holocaust
which factor helped support population growth in the sun belt?
a. increased water availability due to dams b. stricter immigration laws c. the decline of agriculture d. the banning of air conditioning
a. increased water availability due to dams
Which of these U.S. coasts received more Asian immigrants historically due to proximity? a. East Coast b. West Coast c. Gulf Coast d. Midwest
b. west coast
Why did many immigrants settle in cities rather than rural areas?
a. More jobs were available in factories and businesses b. They preferred smaller living spaces c. The U.S. government assigned them tasks
a. More jobs were available in factories and businesses
How has immigration influenced music in the U.S.?
a. It introduced new styles such as Latin, jazz, and K-pop b. It made all music sound the same c. It eliminated traditional American genres d. It caused a decline in music sales
a. It introduced new styles such as Latin, jazz, and K-pop
Which of the following is a modern concern about immigration?
a. its effect on the economy and job market b. the spread of dinosaurs c. the banning of technology d. the decline of transportation
a. its effect on the economy and job market
Which region of the U.S. has seen the highest population growth due to migration in recent years?
A) Northeast
B) Midwest
C) South
D) Pacific Northwest
C. South