2/20/25, 8:10 AM Quiz 8 Worksheet-Immigration in the Late 1800s 4. Prior to the late 1800s, which of these groups made up a good portion of immigration into the US? Russians Italians Germans Poles Greeks 5. Which of these is true of the New Immigrants? They received a kind welcome to the US. Most were Protestant. They quickly assimilated into the main stream. Most were fair skinned and light eyed. They faced racial and religious discrimination.

## Step 1<br />The first question asks about the groups that made up a significant portion of immigration into the US prior to the late 1800s. The options provided are Russians, Italians, Germans, Poles, and Greeks. <br /><br />## Step 2<br />Historically, the majority of immigrants to the US during this period were Germans. This is due to a variety of factors, including political unrest in Germany and economic opportunities in the US.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The second question asks about the characteristics of the "New Immigrants". The options provided are: They received a kind welcome to the US, Most were Protestant, They quickly assimilated into the mainstream, Most were fair skinned and light eyed, and They faced racial and religious discrimination.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The term "New Immigrants" refers to the wave of immigrants who arrived in the US during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily from Southern and Eastern Europe. These immigrants were often Catholic or Jewish, which was different from the predominantly Protestant "Old Immigrants". This difference led to racial and religious discrimination against the "New Immigrants".