Power Hour 27 A Trip to the Immigration Museum

Power Hour 28

A Trip to the Immigration Museum

A Trip to the Immigration Museum

Sara was learning about American history. Today, her class visited the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. "This museum is in the building where immigrants to the United States arrived a hundred years ago," Sara's teacher explained. "You will learn how people came to America back then. Please think about how different things are today." 

The class took a ferryboat that chugged past the Statue of Liberty. When they arrived at Ellis Island, Sara noticed that the museum was in a big redand-white building. Inside, Sara saw old trunks, suitcases, and baskets. "This is where immigrants had to check their baggage," a guide said. "They had come on long trips aboard very crowded ships. They knew they might never be able to return to their old countries."

The museum was filled with photographs and exhibits. Sara saw old-time dresses, boots, and other clothing from many countries. She looked at letters and passports and documents. She and her friends watched a few video interviews. The people being interviewed were proud to have become Americans. Sara also felt proud. Her parents had immigrated to the United States, too. She thought she would like to know more about how her parents came here. "I am going to interview them when I get home," she decided.

Multiple Choice

What did Sara and her class learn about on their class visit?

• A. how people came to America a hundred years ago

• B. how to drive a ferryboat on a river

• C. how to interview someone about history

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