The experiences of immigrants (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many people immigrated to America between 1850 and World War One?
How many people immigrated to America between 1850 and World War One?
40 million
What percentage of Europe's population relocated to the United States during this migration?
What percentage of Europe's population relocated to the United States during this migration?
10%
How many people arrived in each peak decade (1900s and 1910s)?
How many people arrived in each peak decade (1900s and 1910s)?
Over 8 million
When was the Homestead Act passed?
When was the Homestead Act passed?
1862
Where was most available land for immigrants actually located?
Where was most available land for immigrants actually located?
Remote far West and South
What prevented many immigrants from accessing better-paid jobs?
What prevented many immigrants from accessing better-paid jobs?
Language barriers
What document provided the principles behind the American Dream?
What document provided the principles behind the American Dream?
Declaration of Independence
What types of discrimination did many immigrants face?
What types of discrimination did many immigrants face?
Nationality and ethnicity
Which group was particularly attracted by America's religious freedom?
Which group was particularly attracted by America's religious freedom?
Eastern European Jews
By 1920, how did NYC's Irish population compare to Dublin's?
By 1920, how did NYC's Irish population compare to Dublin's?
Twice as many
What happened to European qualifications in America?
What happened to European qualifications in America?
Often not recognized
When did immigration restrictions begin, ending mass European immigration?
When did immigration restrictions begin, ending mass European immigration?
1920