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1
As part of the inspection process arriving at Ellis Island, immigrants would have experienced:
“Six Second” medical exa
A US History Exam
Hair Test
Blood Drawn
2
Section of cities in which certain ethnic and racial groups live:
Suburbs
Tenement
Ghetto
Blocks
3
The passage of this law was a victory for nativists:
The ShermanAnti-trust Act
The Chinese ExclusionAct
The Pendleton CivilService Act
The Comstock Law
4
What part of the world had the highest rate of immigration to the US in the early 1900’s?
Africa
Asia
Europe
Central/SouthernAmerica
5
Problems that came along with the growth of cities included all of the following EXCEPT
Overcrowding
Lack of jobs
High infant mortality rate
High crime rate
6
Famous photographerwho made the upper-classes aware of the struggles of the lower classes
Boss Tweed
Ansel Adams
Jacob Riis
Jane Adams
7
How were Asians regarded by many white Americans in the late 1800’s?
With suspicion and hostility
With respect and admiration
As productive farmers
As good neighbors
8
A disease, caused by contaminated water, that was common in the US during this era:
Yellow Fever
Bunyakitis
Small Pox
Cholera
9
These people led mafia-type organizations in cities:
Big Business Leaders
Political Bosses
Teachers
Coaches
10
The main objective of the nativists was to:
Build safe,affordable housing for immigrants
Restrict immigration
Repeal laws thatrestricted immigration
Help immigrants assimilate into American cultur
11
If a government has a
laissez-faire
policy towards its economy, they essentially:
Pass strict laws andregulations regarding economic matters
Take control ofindustries
Use a progressive taxsystem
Have a “hands-off”policy when it comes to economic matters
12
During the late 1800’s, the port of entry for the majority of immigrants was _ in NYC
Alcatraz Island
Angel Island
Long Island
Ellis Island
13
Large open area beneath a ship’s deck in which most immigrants traveled:
Business Class
First Class
Steerage
Cargo
14
Pull factors that made immigrants want to come to America included all of the following EXCEPT:
Religious and political freedom
The military draft
Free Land
Availability of jobs
15
The sign “five cents a spot” hanging on a doorway meant people could pay a nickel for this:
An alcoholic drink
A place to sleep forthe night
A warm meal
Illegal drugs
16
Immigrant Processing Center on the West Coast:
Easter Island
Ellis Island
Angel Island
Revis Island
17
Immigrants supported city political bosses because these political bosses
Forced other leader out of office
Provided jobs, housing, and money
Fought against crime (like Batman)
Fought against corruption
18
All of these are true of the typical immigrant coming to the US in the early 1900's EXCEPT:
Arrived with littleMoney
Had a strong supportsystem in the U.S.
Spoke Little English
Uneducated
19
Which of the following did
NOT
contribute to the growth of cities in the late 1800’s?
Starting mid-western farms
Availability of jobs
Construction of tenements
Immigration
20
Political Boss from New York City:
Cake Boss
Boss Hog
Big Boss Man
Boss Tweed