Vocabulary
Who are people who have moved to a new country?
Immigrants
Where do immigrants in the U.S. come from?
All over the world
We use this term for the reasons people would want to COME to the U.S.
Pull Factor
What was the one thing nearly all Immigrants wanted for their children?
A better life through education
Which country did Mrs. McClay's great grandmother emigrate from?
Ireland
Which continent had the most people immigrating to the US in the 1800's?
Europe
We use this term for reasons people would want to LEAVE their home country and become immigrants.
Push Factor
People with Irish ancestors celebrate their heritage with what holiday?
St. Patrick's Day
What is the ability to choose how to lead one's life?
Freedom
Refugees leave their home country because of _____________ .
danger, persecution, lack of freedom, fear of death, war
War, floods and famine would be examples of...
Push Factors
Immigrants on the East Coast often worked in ____________.
Factories
Name a disaster that could cause people to move to another country.
hurricane, earthquake, flood, famine
Who usually earned a living working in factories, building railroads and other jobs that were dangerous?
Immigrants
Jobs, land and freedom would be examples of...
Pull Factors
The majority of immigrants either landed in ___________ on the West coast of the U.S. or in ______________ on the East Coast.
San Francisco, New York City
What do you call a person who belongs to a country and has a set of privileges and responsibilities?
a Citizen
People who are forced to work without pay are called _______________.
slaves
The Irish Potato Blight and the Holocaust are historic examples of...
Push Factors
Refugees leave their home country because they are afraid of harm or death because of their...
religious or political views