New Immigration

Most immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island were detained for days. released into the United States within hours. imprisoned for months. returned to their native countries.

Almost half of the new immigrants who came to the United States in the late 1800s eventually returned to their home countries. were drawn to the abundant land available. lived in Chinatowns in large cities. never learned how to speak English.

Most "new" immigrants to the United States in the late 1800s came from Central Africa and Southeast Asia. Central and South America. northern and western Europe. southern and eastern Europe.

In the 1800s, both "old" and "new" immigrants to the United States faced hostility because of their inability to create enclaves. worries about overpopulation. high US unemployment levels. differences in culture and language.

An example of a push factor would be educational opportunities. job opportunities. poverty. religious freedom.

Which of the following best explains why the US government placed restrictions on Asian immigration through Angel Island? Many Americans did not believe in assimilation. Many Americans did not approve of the Gentlemen's Agreement. Many Americans held nativist or racist views. Many Americans feared a loss of educational opportunities.

In the 1800s, an important motivation for both "old" and "new" immigrants to settle in ethnic neighborhoods was religious freedom. proximity to schools. a common language. a chance to assimilate.

During the 1800s, an important pull factor for immigrants to the United States was religion persecution. freedom of speech. industrial jobs. agricultural jobs.

A pull factor is best defined as something that causes people to leave their country. something that draws people to a new country. any hardship immigrants face in a new country. any legal restriction on immigration.

A push factor is best defined as something that causes people to leave their country. any legal restriction on immigration. any hardship immigrants face in a new country. something that draws people to a new country.