How Were Patterns of Immigration to the United States in the Early

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Multiple Choice

How were patterns of immigration to the United States in the early twentieth century different from those in the nineteenth century?

• A) Larger numbers of immigrants came to the United States in the early twentieth century, especially from southern and eastern Europe as well as from other areas of the Western Hemisphere.
• B) Most immigrants to the United States in the early 1900s were highly skilled laborers, unlike their counterparts 100 years earlier.
• C) Most immigrants came with the intention of permanently living in the United States rather than returning to their homelands after earning decent money.
• D) Immigration to the United States began to decline by 1900 and was mostly from areas in northern and western Europe.

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Definitions:

Occupational Segregation

The division of jobs in the labor market based on demographic characteristics, such as gender or ethnicity, leading to unequal job opportunities and pay.

Ethnicity

A social category based on common culture, language, ancestry, or national experience, distinguishing groups of people in society.

Race

A social construct used to categorize humans into large and distinct groups based on physical characteristics, ancestry, historical affiliations, or culture.

Self-Estrangement

The feeling of being disconnected or alienated from one's own emotions, thoughts, or sense of identity.