10 Questions
What was the main reason for Irish immigrants to come to America during the mid-1840s?
To escape a famine in Ireland
Which group of immigrants was discriminated against for being Roman Catholic?
Irish people
What was the impact of the Great Depression on immigration to America?
Immigration sharply declined during this time
Which legislation aimed to limit immigration by keeping people viewed as undesirable out, including convicts?
First immigration law of 1875
Where did most immigrants in the third wave of U.S. immigration come from?
Asian countries, South American countries, Caribbean countries, and Mexico
Why did many immigrants leave their home countries to move to America?
To avoid dangers present in their home countries
During which time period did the first wave of American immigration take place?
1820 - 1870
Where did most of the European colonists who settled in the land that is now the United States come from?
England
What was one of the main reasons why many European colonists settled in the United States?
Better land for farming
Why is the United States considered the world's chief receiving nation for immigrants?
History of being founded by immigrants
Explore the history and reasons behind immigration to the United States, and the experiences of millions of people who have uprooted and resettled in the country. Understand the factors that led immigrants to leave their home countries and seek a new life in America.
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