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Which act was passed by Congress in 1882 to ban Chinese immigration?
Which act was passed by Congress in 1882 to ban Chinese immigration?
- The Angel Island Act
- The Chinese Exclusion Act (correct)
- The Homestead Act
- The Ellis Island Act
When did Ellis Island open in New York to process immigrants coming from Europe?
When did Ellis Island open in New York to process immigrants coming from Europe?
- 1910
- 1892 (correct)
- 1620
- 1848
Which group of people sailed the Mayflower to North America to establish a new colony?
Which group of people sailed the Mayflower to North America to establish a new colony?
- Irish and German immigrants
- Pilgrims from England (correct)
- Chinese immigrants
- Americans and immigrants
During which time period did 2.5 million immigrants sail from Ireland and Germany to the United States?
During which time period did 2.5 million immigrants sail from Ireland and Germany to the United States?
Which law granted land in the West to families who claimed it in 1862?
Which law granted land in the West to families who claimed it in 1862?