Which difficulties did immigrants face in leaving their homes and making a new life in the United States?

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Answer Key:

On their journey to the United States, immigrants faced dirty, crowded conditions and sickness. Many did not speak English, so there was a language barrier when they reached the States. They were afraid they would be sent back to their native country. Some began their new life in cities in overcrowded apartment buildings called tenements.

Enter 0.5 points for each difficulty that is listed, for a maximum of 1 point.

Enter student points:

Answer 1

The difficulties listed in your answer key are as follows:

1. Dirty, crowded conditions and sickness during the journey.
2. Language barrier due to not speaking English.
3. Fear of being sent back to their native country.
4. Starting life in overcrowded apartment buildings called tenements.

Since there are four difficulties mentioned, the total points would be 1.0 (0.5 points for each difficulty).

Enter student points: 1