Ellis Island
Where did most immigrants decide to settle?
The Midwest
Who stayed at Angel Island?
The Chinese
What was the main European group that settled in Iowa?
Germans
What are push/pull factors?
Push - A problem that causes an immigrant to leave their home country
Pull - An attraction that draws an immigrant to a new place
Where were most of the immigrants from Ellis Island coming from?
Europe
What were the Asians met with?
Discrimination
What were some struggles that newcomers experienced?
Ex.) No belongings, not speaking english, different beliefs
What are two different things you could have to stay in America?
What is one test that the immigrants were put through?
Ex.) Eye test, physical test, etc
What were the Chinese blamed for?
Depression and drought.
True or False - Getting along was easy because everyone spoke the same language
False - Communication was a challenge because newcomers came from all over Africa, Asia, and Europe
What are 3 things a person from a different country could be called?
Alien, Refugee, Immigrant
Why were immigrants disliked?
Religious and cultural differences
What percent of Chinese were sent back to China?
10%
What was the major challenge that occurred in Iowa?
Cultural differences
What are 2 ways to become an American?
1. Born in US Territory
OR
2. Go through the legal process to become a citizen
How many questions were asked to immigrants?
29
What were the Chinese interviewed about?
Their homes and villages
True or False - Newcomers nowadays often are left with low-paying jobs and have to work long hours
True - As many people immigrate without an education, low-paying jobs are all that are left.
What are things you must do as a citizen? (Give TWO examples)
Ex.) Obey laws, pay taxes, register for draft, serve in court, attend school