US Immigration History

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What is the primary reason why people migrate from their home country to a new country?

  • To escape push factors such as war, poverty, and discrimination (correct)
  • To take advantage of better education opportunities
  • To reunite with family members already living in the new country
  • To seek adventure and explore new cultures

What is the term for the movement of people from one country to another?

  • Refugee crisis
  • Immigration
  • Emigration
  • Migration system (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a pull factor?

  • Freedom and opportunities for a better life (correct)
  • Poverty and lack of opportunities
  • Fear of persecution
  • Unfair treatment by government

What is the term for someone who moves from one country to another?

<p>Immigrant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary region of origin for immigrants during the second wave of immigration to the U.S.?

<p>Eastern and Southern Europe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why immigrants like the Lost Boys of Sudan struggle to adjust to their new environment?

<p>Because of the difficulty in adjusting to the weather in the United States (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of spreading cultural features from one place to another?

<p>Diffusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of students in the US were born in different countries?

<p>15% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason why immigrants decide to move to the United States?

<p>To get a job with security guaranteed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit that immigrants bring to the US economy?

<p>They help to support public services through taxes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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