Social Developments: Jewish and Italian Migration

Question 1

What was the intention for most Jews coming to America?

Answer 1

To live there permanently

Question 2

How many immigrants to the USA went back to their home countries?

Answer 2

1 in 3

Question 3

What percentage of Italian Immigrants returned to their home country and left the USA?

Answer 3

60%

Question 4

What percentage of Russian Jews returned back to their home country and left the USA?

Answer 4

3%

Question 5

What percentage of Italian Immigrants were male?

Answer 5

80%

Question 6

Why does the higher percentage of Italian immigrants being male indicate that they would not stay long in the USA?

Answer 6

They were likely to get a job and get money then go home to support their families again

Question 7

What percentage of Jewish Immigrants were women?

Answer 7

50%

Question 8

What fraction of Jewish men considered themselves skilled workers? Why?

Answer 8

2/3, so they were more likely to get higher-paying jobs.

Question 9

What fraction of Italian men considered themselves skilled workers?

Answer 9

1/6