Vocab
History of Immigration
Reasons
USA Immigration
100

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

Ex. “She immigrated here from Canada.”

Immigrant

100

Who was the first group to come to Vermont in 1666

The French

100

Two Examples of forced immigration

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

100
Second most spoken language in America

Spanish

200

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

200

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

Bonus: Where were they mainly coming from 

Ellis Island, New York

Bonus: Europe

200

Two examples of opportunities that would lead someone to immigrate

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

200

Immigrants make up what percent of the U.S. workforce (As of the 2020s)

17%

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

In 1888, what fraction of Vermont's population was either first or second generation French-Canadian?

1/3

300

Two examples of preferences that attract people to immigrate 

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

300

The second-largest group of immigrants in America are from this region

Asia

400

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

400

In American history, most immigrants came from Europe. Where do many come from today?

Latin America

400

Timmy is from Jamaica and moved to Vermont to work at Duttons for the summer; however, he plans to move back to his home after the season is over. What is he?


A) Asylum Seeker    B) Migrant    C) Immigrant    D) Refugee

B)

400

The third-largest group of immigrants in America are from this region

Middle East and Africa

500

Someone who LEAVES a country in hopes of staying and with the intent of becoming a citizen

“He emigrated from here to Italy.”

Emigrate 

500

This country has made up the largest group of immigrants in Vermont.

Canada

500

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

Agriculture, construction, hospitality

500

A forced removal of a non-citizen from a country

Deportation