New Immigration

Which of these was a major pull factor for Chinese immigrants?

work on the railroads

Which of the following is a reason why many immigrants settled in cities?

Immigrants stayed where there were jobs and other people who shared their culture.

Where did most immigrants to the United States come from in the mid-1800s?

Ireland Germany

Which statement best describes the differences between the earlier and later waves of immigrants?

Old immigrants had often settled as landowners or merchants, while many new immigrants became unskilled workers.

Which factors contributed to the anti-immigrant prejudice that most immigrants faced? Check all of the boxes that apply.

differences in language and customs the fear of loss of jobs prejudice against non-natives

Which of the following factors would best complete the chart to the right?

famine and a lack of land

Unlike European immigrants, Chinese immigrants in the 1800s faced

laws that severely limited entry

Read each statement and decide whether it applies to Ellis Island, Angel Island, or both.

✔ Angel Island Most immigrants were from China or another Asian nation ✔ both Immigrants had to pass health inspections before being admitted to the United States. ✔ both Immigrants could be denied entry or sent back to their home countries.

Determine if the statement identifies a push factor or a pull factor.

✔ push Many Irish immigrants came to America to escape a famine. ✔ pull Many Chinese immigrants came to America to work on the Transcontinental Railroad. ✔ push Many Russian Jewish immigrants came to America to escape harsh treatment. ✔ pull Many Scandinavian immigrants came to America for land that the US government made available to new settlers in the Midwest.