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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?

Immigrant 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.?

Eastern and Southern Europe 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?

Because of the difficulty in adjusting to the weather in the United States Signup and view all the answers

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

Diffusion Signup and view all the answers

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

15% Signup and view all the answers

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

To get a job with security guaranteed Signup and view all the answers

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

They help to support public services through taxes Signup and view all the answers