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US Immigration

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    Questions to accompany a US Immigration/ Saint Patrick's Day Lesson
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  • What is the date of Saint Patrick's Day?
    March 17th
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  • According to folklore, what is the animal that Saint Patrick drove out of Ireland?
    Snakes
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  • What is this creature called?
    A leprechaun
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  • During the 1800s, many immigrants arrived by boat in New York's harbor. Before they could enter the US, what processing center did they go through?
    Ellis Island
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  • What port did most immigrants to the US arrive at during the 1800s?
    Port of New York
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  • The statue of Liberty was a gift from what country?
    France
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  • What is Ireland's nickname? The Emerald Isle, The Shamrock Teardrop, or Leprechuan's Retreat?
    The Emerald Isle
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  • True or false: because of its diversity, America is sometimes called "The Melting Pot."
    True
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  • What 2001 event made immigration much more controversial?
    The 9/11 terrorist attacks
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  • You can get this dessert (a Shamrock Shake) at what popular restaurant?
    McDonald's!
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  • Which American city dyes its river green to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day? Boston, Chicago, or New York?
    Chicago
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  • Most modern-day immigrants to the US come from which country?
    Mexico
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  • About 13% of the US population speaks what language?
    Spanish
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  • Why did so many people leave Ireland for the US in the 1840's?
    The Potato Famine
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  • What precious metal was discovered in California in 1848?
    Gold
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  • Who lived in the US before it was colonized?
    The Native Americans
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