Question

When most people immigrated to America they __________. Select all that apply.

A)moved to the west and settled on homesteads
B)came through Ellis Island and read these words: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your Huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
C)settled in cities that were near others from their country, creating ethnic neighborhoods
D)were fleeing persecution back home
E)often planned to stay for a short time but remained in little colonies among their fellow nationals

Answer 1

The correct answers to this question are C) settled in cities that were near others form their country, creating ethnic neighborhoods, D) were fleeing persecution back home, and E) often planned to stay for a short time but remained in little colonies among their fellow nationals.

When most people emigrated to America, they settled in cities that were near others form their country, creating ethnic neighborhoods, were fleeing persecution back home, and often planned to stay for a short time but remained in little colonies among their fellow nationals.

When people left their former countries in order to immigrate into America, they were looking for better living conditions. When they arrive in North America they settled in cities that were near others form their country, creating an ethnic neighborhood that favored support and had the same traditions. Others were fleeing persecution back home, living conditions were harsh and they decided that the situation was complex to stay there. Finally, other immigrants had the idea to immigrate into America for a short period of time, improve their conditions and get back to their former countries again. But many remained in little colonies among their fellow nationals.

Answer 2

The correct answers are "C", "D" and "E".

Immigrants from Europe ultimately decided to come overseas due to religious persecution. Roman Catholicism had a powerful influence over public institutions throughout the continent.

Immigrants who shared the same beliefs often shared the same nationalities. This is the case of the groups of Irish people who migrated to America during the 19th century and established their communities, which are great urban centers nowadays. Particularly in the northeastern part of the United States.