Immigration to the United States
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What was the main reason for Irish immigrants to come to America during the mid-1840s?

  • To seek political asylum
  • To escape a famine in Ireland (correct)
  • To escape religious persecution
  • To work in the mines during the Gold Rush

Which group of immigrants was discriminated against for being Roman Catholic?

  • Chinese
  • Germans
  • Mexican immigrants
  • Irish people (correct)

What was the impact of the Great Depression on immigration to America?

  • Immigration sharply declined during this time (correct)
  • Immigration sharply increased during this time
  • There were more people entering America than leaving America
  • The government opened its borders to all immigrants

Which legislation aimed to limit immigration by keeping people viewed as undesirable out, including convicts?

<p>First immigration law of 1875 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did most immigrants in the third wave of U.S. immigration come from?

<p>Asian countries, South American countries, Caribbean countries, and Mexico (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did many immigrants leave their home countries to move to America?

<p>To avoid dangers present in their home countries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which time period did the first wave of American immigration take place?

<p>1820 - 1870 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did most of the European colonists who settled in the land that is now the United States come from?

<p>England (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons why many European colonists settled in the United States?

<p>Better land for farming (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the United States considered the world's chief receiving nation for immigrants?

<p>History of being founded by immigrants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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