Waves of Immigration to the United States: A Journey of People and Cultures

Question 1

Which event led to a significant increase in immigrants from Mexico and other Latin American countries in the early 1900s?

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The Mexican Revolution

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The construction of the Panama Canal

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World War I

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The Great Depression

Question 2

Which law in the early 1900s restricted immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe?

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The Immigration Act of 1924

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The Chinese Exclusion Act

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The Emergency Quota Act

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The Refugee Act of 1980

Question 3

What is the word for people moving from their home country to live in a new country?

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Migration

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Naturalization

Question 4

What is the official document that allows someone to become a United States citizen?

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Certificate of Naturalization

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Green Card

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Passport

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Visa

Question 5

What was the most important effect of the Immigration Act of 1924?

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Less people came to the US from Eastern and Southern Europe

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More people came to the US from Mexico and Latin America

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The quota system was ended

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It was easier for immigrants to become citizens

Question 6

What was the goal of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

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To stop Chinese immigration to the US

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To make Chinese immigrants citizens

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To help Chinese immigrants make money

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To encourage cultural exchange between the US and China

Question 7

What is the name of the US government group in charge of immigration?

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

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Department of Homeland Security

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Question 8

What do we call someone who has to leave their home country because of war, persecution, or a disaster?

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Refugee

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Immigrant

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Asylum seeker

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Exile

Question 9

Which wave of immigration to the United States was mainly driven by economic reasons?

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The Late 19th Century

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The Colonial Era

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The Antebellum Era

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The Early 20th Century

Question 10

How did the Immigration Act of 1924 affect immigration?

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It created quotas for different nations.

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It allowed more people to enter the country.

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It reduced the number of immigrants.

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It ended all restrictions on immigration.

Question 11

What distinguishes an immigrant from a migrant?

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An immigrant stays permanently, while a migrant moves temporarily.

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A migrant stays permanently, while an immigrant moves temporarily.

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There is no difference between an immigrant and a migrant.

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Migrants are always illegal, while immigrants are always legal.

Question 12

Many people came to the United States to find relief from religious persecution. Was this a reason for the first wave of immigration to the United States?

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Yes, it was one of the main reasons.

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No, it was not a reason for the first wave of immigration.

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I'm not sure.

Question 13

How did the arrival of Irish and Italian immigrants in the 19th century change American society?

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Both A and B.

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They introduced new foods and traditions.

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They helped to build the American labor force.

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They increased political representation of minority groups.

Question 14

Why did many Mexican workers come to the United States in the 20th century?

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There was not enough work in Mexico.

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There were political problems in the United States.

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There were natural disasters in Mexico.

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The United States offered high-paying jobs.

Question 15

What is the term for the government's rules about who can come into and leave a country?

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Immigration policy

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Emigration policy

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Foreign policy

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Travel rules

Question 16

What is the name of the famous statue that stands in New York Harbor and welcomes people to the United States?

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The Statue of Liberty

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The Washington Monument

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The Empire State Building

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The Golden Gate Bridge

Question 17

What is a key difference between voluntary migration and forced migration?

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Voluntary migration is when people choose to move, while forced migration is when people are forced to move.

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Forced migration happens within a country, while voluntary migration happens between countries.

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Voluntary migration is usually driven by economic factors, while forced migration is usually caused by war or persecution.

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Voluntary migration has positive effects, while forced migration has negative effects.

Question 18

What was a key reason for the early waves of European immigrants to come to the United States?

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To escape economic hardships and search for a better life

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To spread religious beliefs

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To seek political freedom

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To avoid military service

Question 19

Which wave of immigration primarily contributed to the rise of cities in the United States?

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Late 19th and early 20th century immigration

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Early European immigration (1600s-1800s)

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Post-World War II immigration

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Contemporary immigration

Question 20

What was a notable difference between the first and second waves of immigration?

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The countries of origin of the immigrants

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The reasons for immigration

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The occupations of the immigrants

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The destinations of the immigrants within the United States

Question 21

What is a key goal of the Dream Act?

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To provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children

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To increase border security

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To reduce legal immigration

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To address the issue of human trafficking

Question 22

Which of the following was a primary reason for the Chinese Exclusion Act?

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Economic competition and anti-Chinese sentiment

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Political tensions between China and the US

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Lack of Chinese workers in the United States

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Chinese government interference in American affairs

Question 23

Which of these was NOT a significant difficulty encountered by most immigrants to the United States?

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Feeling at home

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Language barriers

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Finding a job

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Discrimination

Question 24

Which of the following factors did NOT contribute significantly to European immigration to the United States in the 19th century?

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Higher educational opportunities

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Search for economic opportunities

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Pursuit of religious freedom

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Escape from political unrest

Question 25

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits discrimination based on a person's origin or country of birth?

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Fourteenth Amendment

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First Amendment

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Fifteenth Amendment

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Nineteenth Amendment

Question 26

What is the name of the Supreme Court case that declared that all U.S. residents, regardless of their immigration status, have the right to equal protection under the law?

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Plyler v. Doe

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Plessy v. Ferguson

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Brown v. Board of Education

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Korematsu v. United States

Question 27

What is the key difference between a legal immigrant and an undocumented immigrant?

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Legal immigrants have legal authorization to live and work in the United States, while undocumented immigrants do not.

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Undocumented immigrants have greater access to government benefits than legal immigrants.

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There is no difference between legal and undocumented immigrants.

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Legal immigrants are always citizens, while undocumented immigrants are not.

Question 28

What is the term for the process by which immigrants become full citizens of the United States?

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Naturalization

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Assimilation

Question 29

How did immigrants help the U.S. economy grow?

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Immigrants shared new ideas and skills.

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Immigrants took jobs from Americans.

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Immigrants made the government spend more money.

Question 30

Why did many people come to the United States in the 17th century?

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Because they faced unfair treatment and danger due to their beliefs or politics

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Because there were more jobs and opportunities in America

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Because there were terrible storms and floods in Europe

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Because they were forced to fight in wars

Question 31

What was an important change in the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965?

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It got rid of rules that limited people from certain countries from coming to the US

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It made it harder for people from certain countries to immigrate

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It gave special favors to people who were highly educated

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It started a program where people could come to the US to work for a while

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a challenge that immigrants might face?

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Getting into college easily

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Not speaking the language well

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Having different customs

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Having a hard time finding a good job

Question 33

What does it mean to say that immigrants 'integrate' into American life?

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They mix their own culture with American culture and make something new

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They give up their own culture and take on American ways

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They are forced to live in certain areas or go to certain schools

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They are not allowed to speak their own language

Question 34

In what ways have immigrants helped shape American culture?

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They have introduced new languages and customs.

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They have only taken jobs away from American citizens.

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They have had no influence on American politics.

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They have made American society more divided.

Question 35

Which of the following is a voluntary migrant?

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A person who chooses to leave their country for a better life

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A person who is forced to leave their country due to danger

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A person who moves within their own country

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A person who leaves their country because of climate change

Question 36

During which wave of immigration did the largest number of Irish immigrants arrive in the United States?

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Second

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Third

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Fourth

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First

Question 37

One major positive impact of immigration on the United States has been:

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Increased cultural diversity

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Reduced political stability

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Increased environmental pollution

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Decreased economic growth

Question 38

One of the challenges faced by many immigrants today is:

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Language barriers

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Economic inequality

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Political instability

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Climate change

Question 39

Which organization advocates for the rights of immigrants in the United States?

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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

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American Red Cross

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National Rifle Association (NRA)

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Sierra Club

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of immigration to the United States?

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Increased crime rates

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Economic growth

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Cultural diversity

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Innovation

Question 41

The central idea of our unit on Waves of Immigration is that:

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Immigration has played a significant role in shaping the history and culture of the United States.

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All immigrants to the United States have had easy and successful experiences.

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Immigration is a recent phenomenon in the United States.

Question 42

The first wave of immigrants to the United States came from many different countries. Which of the following groups arrived in the largest numbers?

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Germans and Irish

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Chinese and Japanese

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Mexicans and Central Americans

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Italians and Greeks

Question 43

During the second wave of immigration, many people entered the United States through a famous immigration station. Which one was it?

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Ellis Island

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Statue of Liberty

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Angel Island

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Golden Gate Bridge

Question 44

Which of the following was a significant consequence of the third wave of immigration to the United States?

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Rapid urbanization

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Increased political stability

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Expansion of farming

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Decline in manufacturing

Question 45

Which is a positive effect of immigration on the United States?

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Greater diversity of cultures

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Environmental damage

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Economic downturn

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Increased social conflict

Question 46

True or False: A multiple-choice question includes a main question and a set of answer options.

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True

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False

Question 47

Which advantage is offered by multiple-choice questions in assessments?

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They can be scored quickly and efficiently.

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They always give a precise measure of student learning.

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They are the only way to test critical thinking abilities.

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They cannot be used with younger students.

Question 48

Which concern is associated with using multiple-choice questions in assessments?

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They might not be able to measure all types of learning.

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They are not appropriate for high-stakes tests.

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They are always unbiased.

Question 49

Which strategy is helpful when answering multiple-choice questions?

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Read the question and all answer choices carefully.

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Guess the answer if you are unsure.

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Only read the first answer choice.

Question 50

Which wave of immigration brought the most people to the United States?

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The Great Wave (1880-1920)

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The Antebellum period

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The Post-World War II era

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The Colonial era

Question 51

Which country did NOT send many people to the United States in the early 1900s?

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France

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Italy

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Mexico

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Russia

Question 52

How did Chinese workers help build the United States in the 1800s?

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They helped build the transcontinental railroad.

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They helped start the Civil War.

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They started the plantation system.

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They helped grow the cotton industry.

Question 53

Which wave of immigration is often called the 'Ellis Island Era'?

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The Great Wave (1880-1920)

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The Antebellum period

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The Colonial era

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The Post-World War II era

Question 54

What helped make immigration to the United States increase after World War II?

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The Refugee Act of 1953

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The Korean War

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The end of the Cold War

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The United Nations

Question 55

What is a 'brain drain'?

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When smart people leave one country to work in another

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When people without special skills move to a country

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When immigrants go back to their home countries

Question 56

What is the main thing we learn from studying 'Waves of Immigration'?

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How immigration has shaped the United States

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The different kinds of immigration

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How immigrants have lived differently