Why was reading important to the Puritans?

They wanted all to read the Bible

Why were many immigrants sent back to their home countries at Ellis Island?

They failed the medical inspection

All of the following are reasons European immigrants came to America, EXCEPT:

They were forced to come as punishment

Many immigrants came looking for "Social Mobility." What does social mobility mean?

The ability to improve your class & wealth

Once in America, many immigrants choose to assimilate. What does that mean?

Blend in with the majority culture

All of the following are true about the "Third Wave" & modern immigration, EXCEPT:

Most of them who come are criminals & gang members

The Puritans believed their community would be a "city on a hill." What does that mean?

An example of a perfect society

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1
All of the following were immigrant groups from the "first wave" EXCEPT:
Italians
Germans
Chinese
Irish
2
For Puritans, what was the purpose of life?
All answers are correct
Serving God
avoiding sin
Working hard
3
What is Nativism?
The belief that immigrants are important
The hatred of Native Americans
The fear of change
The hatred of immigrants
4
All is true about the "Second Wave" of immigrants, EXCEPT:
Most came illegally
Many moved to neighborhoods of their people
They first had to come to Ellis Island
They came from Southern & Eastern Europe
5
The majority of the test is based on...
Essays
Regular multiple choice
Reading passages
Writing definitions
6
Why did the Puritans come to America?
Looking to find treasure
Looking to make money
Escaping a terrible war
Looking for religious freedom
7
Before beginning the journey of the Middle Passage, slaves would have to first go to __________.
Slave Factories
The medical inspection station
Prison
The auction house
8
Why was reading important to the Puritans?
They wanted all to read the news
They valued knowledge
It was the only entertainment
They wanted all to read the Bible
9
Why were many immigrants sent back to their home countries at Ellis Island?
They failed the citizenship test
They didn't have enough money to pay the entry fee
They failed the medical inspection
They refused to change their names
10
On tomorrow's test you will...
Do amazing!
I'm gonna wing it and hope for the best
Tests are lame! I'd rather smoke that juul
What's tomorrow?
11
Once in America, where were most slaves sent?
The Western States
The Northern States
The Southern States
12
All of the following are reasons European immigrants came to America, EXCEPT:
Looking for the "American Dream"
Looking for freedom
Looking for safety
They were forced to come as punishment
13
What was the name given to the long journey of slaves from Africa to the Americas?
The Great Voyage
The Trail of Tears
The Middle Passage
The Triangular Trade Route
14
Slavery grew in America, even after the end of importing slaves from Africa. How?
Slaves began living longer
We secretly continued to import slaves
Slaves were forced to breed
We bought slaves from the Caribbean
15
Many immigrants came looking for "Social Mobility." What does social mobility mean?
The ability to improve your class & wealth
The ability to live in a safe place
The ability to make more friends
The ability to get any job you want
16
What challenges do modern immigrants face in coming to America today?
Families are being separated via deportation
Crimes against immigrants is rising
All are true :(
It is very difficult to come legally
17
Because America is made up of so many cultures and immigrants, America is often called a ____________.
Salad Bowl
Melting Pot
All answers are correct
Nation of Immigrants
18
How did slave owners justify slavery?
All answers are correct
They claimed they were giving slaves a better life
They claimed Whites were a superior race
They claimed Blacks weren't human
19
The Puritans were a theocracy. What is a theocracy?
A gov. ruled by a king
a gov. ruled by religion
A country with no gov.
A gov. ruled by the people
20
For tomorrow's test, how long will you have to complete it?
30 minutes
45 minutes
Both blocks
only this block
21
Once in America, many immigrants choose to assimilate. What does that mean?
Try to find a good job
Live in a segregated neighborhood
Keep their original culture
Blend in with the majority culture
22
Completing the study guide will earn you...
My unyielding respect
Extra credit
Regular credit
5 gold stars!
23
All of the following are true about the "Third Wave" & modern immigration, EXCEPT:
Most come from Asia & Central America
Many come looking for safety and a better life
Many come illegally
Most of them who come are criminals & gang members
24
All of the following were challenges experienced by Chinese immigrants, EXCEPT:
forced to work as slaves
Not allowed to marry a white person
Being denied citizenship
The Chinese Exclusion Act/immigration Ban
25
The Puritans believed their community would be a "city on a hill." What does that mean?
A city that would be wealthy
An example of a perfect society
A city that would be clean
A city on a mountain top

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