History Immigration
Why did people come to America in the 1800s and 1900s?
To find better jobs and opportunities
What happened to Jewish people in Russia in the 1800s?
Their homes were burned and they were attacked, so many left
Why did many immigrants choose to live in bigger cities?
There were more jobs and places to live
What did farmers build their houses out of on the western frontier?
Wood and sod (grass and dirt)
How many years must you live in the United States before becoming a citizen?
5 years
For people who wanted to farm from Europe, why was it hard to be a farmer in Europe?
They didn’t own their own land and had to give much of their crops to landowners
When was the Statue of Liberty given to the United States?
1885
What were the tiny crowded apartments that many immigrants in cities lived in?
Tenements
Which country is Andrew Carnegie from?
Scotland
Do you have to be able to read and write English to become an American citizen?
Yes, you must be able to read and write basic English
What happened in Ireland in 1845 to the crops?
A disease ruined the potato crops
Who gifted the United States the Statue of Liberty?
France
Why did the United States need immigrants during the Industrial Revolution?
There were not enough workers to help in factories and building cities
Andrew Carnegie educated himself by—
Borrowing books from a free library and reading on his own
Is there a test to take to become a citizen?
YES OR NOYES
What happened to the people in Ireland in 1845?
Many people got sick or had to leave because there was not enough food
Which phrase from Emma Lazarus’s poem welcomes immigrants to the United States?
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free”
What are the names of 2 railroads that were mainly built by immigrants in the United States?
DOUBLE POINTS
Union Pacific and Central Pacific
What business did Andrew Carnegie open?
A steel company
What is the oath you take to become a U.S. citizen?
Oath of Allegiance
Was there religious freedom in Europe in the 1800s?
No, in many places people were limited or treated unfairly for their religion
What was the name of the island that opened in 1892 to process immigrants and decide if they could enter the United States?
Ellis Island
The farmers who moved farther west from NYC found land to grow wheat. Why is wheat important?
t is used to make bread and other foods people eat every day
Carnegie has what school is named after him?
Carnegie Mellon University
What does the Latin words E pluribus unum mean?
We are all one.