Immigration Summative

1. What was the main reason immigrants were coming to the U.S.?
4. At the beginning of 1900 immigrants from what country became the dominant group in Minnesota?
7. Natural disasters or poor living conditions
8. Adapting to a new culture, customs, and society
10. What country is known for vodka
14. What was the name of the final stop on the Ellis Island tour?
15. What was the first thing immigrants saw when arriving at Ellis Island?
17. Finding jobs that match their skills and abilities

2. Access to better healthcare, education, and living conditions
3. Peaceful environment and political stability
5. Lack of job opportunities or low wages
6. War, violence, or political persecution
9. Who worked on railroads in the West?\
11. How many weeks did the trip across the Atlantic take?
12. What region did the Germans dominate between 1850-1930
13. Made it difficult for immigrants to communicate due to not knowing English
16. What country dominated the states New York, New Jersey, and Pennof sylvania in 1910-1980