The Significance and Factors of Immigration in Urbanization (American History)

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors that influenced immigration and urbanization in American history, encouraging students to categorize, compare, analyze, and justify their understanding of these phenomena.

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The Significance and Factors of Immigration in Urbanization (American History)

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Immigration and Urbanization

Source A: Report on Immigration in the late 19th Century

'The rapid influx of immigrants contributed significantly to the growth of American cities. Many newcomers sought economic opportunities, fleeing political unrest, or religious persecution.' Provenance: U.S. Government report, 1900.

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source A into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious categories. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain why the economic factor was important for immigration and urbanization. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the significance of political and religious factors in influencing immigration during this period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the main social factors that contributed to urbanization due to immigration. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Which factor—economic, political, social, or religious—do you think was MORE significant in contributing to urbanization? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Analyse how the combination of these factors influenced the growth of American cities. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Summarize the key factors that contributed to immigration and urbanization in late 19th-century America. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Explain how economic factors impacted the development of American cities during this period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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