Irish, Italian, Chinese, Polish and other immigrants came to America(1 point)
In order to learn a new language
In order to acquire free land in New York state
To flee the brutal Nazi rule
For better economic opportunities
The earliest immigrants from China came to what region of the United States?(1 point)
The farms in the Midwest
The west coast of California
The deserts in the Southwest
he cities in the Northeast
Which of the following is an example of a “push factor” for European immigration to the United States? (Which of these would “push” people out of their country?)(1 point)
Economic opportunities
Freedom of religion
Ongoing famines across Europe (famine = mass starvation)
Political freedoms
Which of these phrases defines nativism:(1 point)
Discrimination against Native Americans.
The idea that a person born in the US is superior to an immigrant
Question 5 Using the photos above, answer the following question Child labor laws were passed to prevent what?
Industrial profits
Dangerous working conditions
Good daily pay
Opportunities for free public education
Dangerous working conditions
1. Irish, Italian, Chinese, Polish, and other immigrants came to America for various reasons, such as to learn a new language, acquire free land in New York state, flee the brutal Nazi rule, and seek better economic opportunities. (1 point)
2. The earliest immigrants from China came to the west coast of California region of the United States. (1 point)
3. An example of a "push factor" for European immigration to the United States would be ongoing famines across Europe, which would push people out of their country. (1 point)
4. Nativism is defined as the idea that a person born in the US is superior to an immigrant. (1 point)
5. Child labor laws were passed to prevent dangerous working conditions for children. (1 point)
To answer the questions:
1. Irish, Italian, Chinese, Polish and other immigrants came to America for different reasons such as learning a new language, acquiring free land in New York state, fleeing the brutal Nazi rule, and seeking better economic opportunities. The specific reasons varied among the different immigrant groups.
2. The earliest immigrants from China came to the west coast of California. They were primarily attracted to California due to the Gold Rush, as well as opportunities in industries such as mining, agriculture, and railroad construction.
3. An example of a "push factor" for European immigration to the United States would be ongoing famines across Europe. These famines caused mass starvation and hardship in many European countries, forcing people to seek better lives and opportunities in the United States.
4. Nativism is the idea that a person born in the US is superior to an immigrant. It refers to a belief or policy that favors the interests of established inhabitants or citizens over those of immigrants.
5. Child labor laws were passed to prevent dangerous working conditions for children. During the Industrial Revolution, many children were forced to work in hazardous environments with little to no regulations, which resulted in injuries, illnesses, and overall exploitation. Child labor laws aimed to protect children and ensure their well-being by limiting the types of work they could perform and setting age restrictions.