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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 Chinese Exclusion Act (correct)
- The Homestead Act
- The Ellis Island Act
- The Angel Island Act
When did Ellis Island open in New York to process immigrants from Europe?
When did Ellis Island open in New York to process immigrants from Europe?
- 1910
- 1848
- 1882
- 1892 (correct)
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?
- Settlers from Ireland
- Chinese immigrants
- Pilgrims from England (correct)
- Immigrants from Germany
During which years did 2.5 million immigrants sail from Ireland and Germany to the United States?
During which years 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 and led to settlers moving farther west?
Which law granted land in the West to families who claimed it and led to settlers moving farther west?