HOPES AND TEARS 3-4

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What is Ellis Island?

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Ellis Island is a small island in New York Harbor that served as the main immigration station for millions of immigrants coming to the United States from 1892 to 1954.

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Who were steerage passengers?

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Steerage passengers were the people who traveled in the lowest class of a ship, often in crowded and uncomfortable conditions, and were typically immigrants.

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What does it mean to be sent back home as an immigrant?

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Being sent back home means that an immigrant was not allowed to enter the country and had to return to their country of origin.

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Who was Annie Moore?

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Annie Moore was the first immigrant to be processed at Ellis Island on January 1, 1892.

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What is the purpose of a medical examination for immigrants?

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The purpose of a medical examination is to check for any diseases or health issues that could affect the public health of the community.

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Why did doctors mark immigrants' clothing with chalk?

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Doctors marked immigrants' clothing with chalk to indicate that they might have a disease and needed further examination.

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What does it mean to be breathless?

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Being breathless means having difficulty breathing or feeling like you cannot get enough air.

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What were the conditions like for steerage passengers on ships?

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Steerage passengers often faced cramped, unsanitary conditions with limited food and comfort during their long journey.

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What role did immigration officials play at Ellis Island?

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Immigration officials at Ellis Island were responsible for processing immigrants, conducting interviews, and determining who could enter the United States.

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What might happen to an immigrant if they were found to have a contagious disease?

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If an immigrant was found to have a contagious disease, they could be quarantined or sent back home.