New And Old Immigrant Waves

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    When was the New Immigrant Wave?

    • 1780-1820
    • 1880-1920
    • 1800-1980
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  • 2. 

    Many Americans welcomed  immigrants and liked having them in the United States. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because not all Americans welcomed immigrants and liked having them in the United States. There has been a long history of anti-immigrant sentiment in the country, with periods of increased hostility towards immigrants based on factors such as economic concerns, cultural differences, and national security fears. Additionally, there have been instances of discriminatory policies and actions targeting immigrants throughout American history. Thus, it is incorrect to say that all Americans welcomed immigrants and liked having them in the United States.

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  • 3. 

    When was the Old Immigrant Wave?

    • 1700-1800

    • 1780-1820

    • 1815-1865

    Correct Answer
    A. 1815-1865
    Explanation
    The Old Immigrant Wave refers to the period of increased immigration to the United States from Europe between 1815 and 1865. During this time, large numbers of immigrants, primarily from Ireland and Germany, arrived in America seeking economic opportunities and escaping political unrest. This wave of immigration had a significant impact on the development of American society and contributed to the growth of cities, the expansion of industry, and the diversification of the population.

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  • 4. 

    Many immigrants from the New Immigrant Wave were

    • Smart and well educated

    • Illiterate and unskilled

    • Smart and unskilled

    Correct Answer
    A. Illiterate and unskilled
    Explanation
    During the New Immigrant Wave, many immigrants were illiterate and unskilled. This means that they lacked formal education and did not possess any specific skills or qualifications. As a result, they may have faced challenges in finding employment and integrating into the workforce. This could have also impacted their ability to adapt to the new country and its culture.

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  • 5. 

    The New Immigrant Wave involved Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The New Immigrant Wave did indeed involve Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe. This wave of immigration occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when millions of people from these regions migrated to the United States in search of better economic opportunities and to escape political and social unrest. This influx of immigrants had a significant impact on American society and contributed to the cultural diversity of the country.

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  • 6. 

    The Old Immigrant Wave involved Northern and Western Europe. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The Old Immigrant Wave did indeed involve Northern and Western Europe. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, there was a significant influx of immigrants from countries such as Ireland, Germany, Scandinavia, and the United Kingdom to the United States. These immigrants were predominantly from Northern and Western European countries and were seeking better economic opportunities and escaping political and religious persecution. Therefore, the statement that the Old Immigrant Wave involved Northern and Western Europe is true.

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