Ellis Island

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What is Ellis Island?

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Ellis Island is a small island in New York Harbor that was the site of the largest immigrant processing station in the United States.

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Where is Ellis Island located?

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Ellis Island is located in New York City Harbor.

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Why did doctors examine immigrants at Ellis Island?

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Doctors examined immigrants to make sure they didn't spread an illness.

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How long did the immigration process usually take at Ellis Island?

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The immigration process usually took about 2 to 5 hours.

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What is one reason people came to America?

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One reason people came to America was for job opportunities.

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What national monument is located near Ellis Island?

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The Statue of Liberty is located near Ellis Island.

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What did immigrants have to do when they arrived at Ellis Island?

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Immigrants had to go through inspections and interviews.

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What was the purpose of Ellis Island?

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The purpose of Ellis Island was to process immigrants coming to America.

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What types of questions were asked during the immigration process?

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Immigrants were asked about their name, where they came from, and their plans in America.

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What did the Statue of Liberty represent to immigrants?

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The Statue of Liberty represented hope and freedom for immigrants coming to America.