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History of Immigration in America

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Where did the earliest influential immigrants to America primarily come from?

France, Spain, and Holland

England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (correct)

China, Japan, and India

Germany, Italy, and Russia

What was the primary purpose of the Jamestown settlers' establishment in America?

To find gold and precious minerals

To establish a religious colony

To establish a trading hub

To claim free land for farming (correct)

How did the situation between Native Americans and the Jamestown settlers change over time?

There was always conflict between the settlers and Native Americans from the beginning.

The settlers and Native Americans initially got along but later conflicts arose. (correct)

The settlers left Jamestown due to conflicts with the Native Americans.

Native Americans welcomed the settlers and helped them prosper.

In what year did the first settlers from England arrive in Jamestown?

1607 Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people were not considered immigrants but were forced to become laborers in America?

Africans Signup and view all the answers

Which group of immigrants had the greatest influence on shaping the type of country America would become?

English people Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons Africans were less affected by European diseases compared to Native Americans?

Africans had been in contact with Europeans for thousands of years, building immunities. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Puritans come to the New World for?

To practice their religion freely without interference. Signup and view all the answers

Which group of immigrants settled in the middle Atlantic area of the eastern seaboard shortly after 1680?

Quakers Signup and view all the answers

Why is Pennsylvania known as the 'Quaker State'?

It was established by a Quaker named William Penn. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tolerance' mean in relation to religions?

Respecting the faiths of others. Signup and view all the answers

What does the name 'Philadelphia' mean and why was it given to a city in Pennsylvania?

'City of brotherly love'; named by Quakers who settled there. Signup and view all the answers