The impact of immigration (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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From which regions did the 'new immigrants' of the late 19th century mainly come?
From which regions did the 'new immigrants' of the late 19th century mainly come?
Eastern & Southern Europe
What proportion of immigrants (1880-1920) eventually returned to their home countries?
What proportion of immigrants (1880-1920) eventually returned to their home countries?
More than half
Which ethnic neighbourhood name is mentioned as forming in major American cities?
Which ethnic neighbourhood name is mentioned as forming in major American cities?
Little Italy
By 1920, what percentage of NYC, Chicago & San Francisco populations were foreign-born?
By 1920, what percentage of NYC, Chicago & San Francisco populations were foreign-born?
More than 40%
Why were immigrants accused of 'stealing' jobs from American-born workers?
Why were immigrants accused of 'stealing' jobs from American-born workers?
They worked for lower wages
How were immigrants used by employers during industrial disputes?
How were immigrants used by employers during industrial disputes?
To break strikes
What were the main religions of new immigrants, unlike most established Americans?
What were the main religions of new immigrants, unlike most established Americans?
Catholic or Jewish
For what housing problem were immigrants often blamed in crowded cities?
For what housing problem were immigrants often blamed in crowded cities?
Pushing up rents
What did the 1917 literacy rules require immigrants to read?
What did the 1917 literacy rules require immigrants to read?
A 40-word sentence in English
What was the annual immigration limit set by the 1921 Immigration Quota Law?
What was the annual immigration limit set by the 1921 Immigration Quota Law?
350,000
What annual limit did the 1924 National Origins Act impose on immigration?
What annual limit did the 1924 National Origins Act impose on immigration?
150,000
What percentage quota per nationality did the 1921 law establish?
What percentage quota per nationality did the 1921 law establish?
3% of existing population