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Name one challenge immigrants face.
Language barrier, assimilation, leaving family and friends behind, prejudice, etc.
Name one reason for immigration.
War/conflict, economic opportunity, religious/political freedom, education, environmental factors, etc.
A lucky shamrock has how many leaves?
4
Name this traditional Irish pastry: Raisin Tart, Patrick's Bread, Soda Bread
Soda Bread
Name a US state with a high immigrant population.
NY, CA, FL, TX
Enslaved Africans were forced to work on what type of farm in the American South?
Plantations
Name two European empires (imperios) that established colonies in North America.
Spain, Netherlands, England, France
What was the year Columbus discovered America?
1492
Who lived in the US before it was colonized?
The Native Americans
What precious metal was discovered in California in 1848?
Gold
Why did so many people leave Ireland for the US in the 1840's?
The Potato Famine
About 13% of the US population speaks what language?
Spanish
Most modern-day immigrants to the US come from which country?
Mexico
Which American city dyes its river green to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day? Boston, Chicago, or New York?
Chicago
You can get this dessert (a Shamrock Shake) at what popular restaurant?
McDonald's!
What 2001 event made immigration much more controversial?
The 9/11 terrorist attacks
True or false: because of its diversity, America is sometimes called "The Melting Pot."
True
What is Ireland's nickname? The Emerald Isle, The Shamrock Teardrop, or Leprechuan's Retreat?
The Emerald Isle
The statue of Liberty was a gift from what country?
France
What port did most immigrants to the US arrive at during the 1800s?
Port of New York
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
What is this creature called?
A leprechaun
According to folklore, what is the animal that Saint Patrick drove out of Ireland?
Snakes
What is the date of Saint Patrick's Day?
March 17th
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