1. Traditionally, immigrants came to America for economic opportunity and (1 point)
social equality.
religious freedom.
superior education.
police protection.
2. Most new immigrants lived in cities (1 point)
to be close to industrial jobs.
to meet many Americans.
to abandon their traditions.
because cities were welcoming.
3. Which group of people made up the majority of immigrants to America before 1870? (1 point)
European Protestants
Scandinavian Catholics
Chinese Buddhists
South American Jews
4. How did Ellis Island differ from Angel Island? (1 point)
Chinese and Asian immigrants were often processed at Ellis Island.
Immigrants left Ellis Island within hours; immigrants often remained at Angel Island for weeks.
Angel Island was welcoming to some, but Ellis Island was seemingly designed to filter out Chinese
immigrants.
Chinese travelers were never turned away at Ang
