Classic Classic Quiz Exit Slip by Hit86 Hit86 16 played - 9 yrs ago Checking for Understanding QUIZ 10 QUESTIONS hard 1 How many Irish immigrants came to America in the 1800s? 3.5 million people2.4 million people100, 000 people 2 What caused the Potato Blight? Carnivorous flowers from AfricaA fungi that killed the leaves and edible roots of the potato plant.Scarab beetles and locusts from Egypt 3 What is a famine? Extreme hunger and lack of foodThe process of one immigrating to another countryPlowing a large amount of crops 4 What was one of the reasons why the Irish immigrated to America? 'America was better' in their opinion.The Potato BlightA deadly disease known as Potato Poison broke out in Ireland, killing millions 5 What is the difference between immigration and emigration? Emigrate is to leave a country unregistered and go rogue, immigrate is to invade another country with weapons and force.Emigrate is to have a social background in another country, immigrate is to board a plane for a vacation.Emigrate is to leave one's country to live in another, immigrate is to come into another country to live permanently. 6 What type of labor did immigrants usually adopt? Ice cream truck and burger cartBuilt canals and constructed railroadsWorked for the law or post offices 7 How many Irish starved to death during the Potato Blight/Famine? Over 750, 0002.65 million596, 382 8 How did the Americans feel about the Irish immigrants when they first arrived? Hate, anger, hostilitySympathy, grief, sorrowLike brothers 9 What religion were the Irish? Roman CatholicProtestantTree Huggers 10 What signs sprang up around the country as Irish Immigrants looked for jobs? 'This Shop is to Dank for You''No Irish Need Apply''All Irish Must Die' A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires
