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Who is the author of Immigrants Today?
Ann M. Rossi
Name 3 reasons immigrants come to the US.
religious freedom, a chance to better their lives, to escape from cruel governments, jobs, education
Immigrants came to the US in ___ great waves.
3
Which wave of immigration was from the late 1800s to the 1920s?
The 2nd wave
Why did immigration slow down after World War I? (2 reasons)
the US government set limits on the number of immigrants who could enter; the US economy began to slow down
When did World War II end?
1945
Most immigrants from the 3rd wave came from which countries? (Name 3-4)
Mexico, China, India, Sudan, etc. (Yellow countries on pages 206-207)
Name a country that was not in any of the immigration waves.
Canada, Australia, Brazil, etc. (Any green country from the map on pages 206-207)
What caused immigration to grow again after the 2nd wave? (1-2 reasons)
World War II ended; the government made it easier for people to come to the US
Immigrants from Ireland and Germany mostly came to the US during Wave ___.
Wave 1
Where can the word of the "New Colossus" be found?
On the Statue of Liberty
What does the Statue of Liberty mean to immigrants?
It is a symbol of hope and freedom
Immigration in the US has (increased/decreased) since 1931.
Increased
Explain a difference between immigrants and refugees.
being able to choose where or when they will move; being able to visit their home country; etc.
Name 2 reasons why refugees might be persecuted.
race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, etc.
Name two challenges immigrants might face in the US.
not speaking English; working low-paying jobs; facing prejudice; etc.
