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Vocab
History of Immigration
Reasons
Immigration Today
100

Someone who COMES to another country in hopes of staying--- with the hope of becoming a citizen.

Immigrant

100

Of which European country did Ely's family come from?

Sweden

100

Provide TWO examples of forced immigration.

Fear of persecution, natural disasters, war/conflict, political and economic instability, basic needs not being met

100

Fun fact: the USA does not have an official language. 

What is our country's second most spoken language?

Spanish

250

Someone who has escaped their home country due to war, natural disasters, and/or persecution and cannot return home. They have been recognized and received legal status and protection. 

Refugee

250

What is the name of the island where millions of people immigrated through in the early 1900s?

Ellis Island, New York

250

Provide TWO examples of opportunities that may lead someone to immigrate.

Economic (higher wages, better employment, etc.), Social (Family, education, healthcare, etc.), and a higher standard of living

250

A forced removal of a non-citizen from a country

Deportation

300

Someone moving from one place to another, typically in search of work and/or better living conditions with the intent of returning to their home.

Migrant

300

Historically, Vermont has been a center for skilled migrant workers from both Northern Italy and Scotland. Name one type of job such workers typically did.

Diary-farming, granite mining, farming, lumber industry, textile mills, railroad construction

300

Provide TWO examples of why someone may prefer to immigrate.

Cultural connection, lifestyle and/or climate preferences, language, and community affinity

300

The second-largest group of immigrants in America today are from what region?

Asia

500

Someone who has left their home seeking protection from persecution but is not yet legally recognized as a refugee. They have applied for asylum but have yet to receive it.

Asylum Seeker

500

Where is Vermont biggest immigrant population from?

Canada (French Canada)

500

What U.S. industries rely most on immigrant labor?

Agriculture, construction, hospitality

500

Immigrants make up what percent of the U.S. population (aprox)

14%