Causes and Effects of Immigration
Learning Objective
I can analyze the causes and effects of immigration on individuals and societies.
Key Concepts
The first era of immigration to the United States began in 1607 with the founding of the first permanent English colony in Jamestown, Virginia.
Between 1880 and 1920, over 20 million immigrants came to the United States, primarily from Europe, seeking safety, opportunity, and hope.
The Immigration Act of 1924 limited annual immigration to a two percent quota from each nation of origin based on the 1890 census, significantly impacting immigration from various countries.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What were the primary reasons that immigrants came to America in the 17th and 18th centuries?
2. Which group of immigrants faced discrimination due to the perception that they would not assimilate into American society?
3. Describe the impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 on immigration to the United States.
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