Power Hour 83 The Island of Hope and Tears by Kate Paixão

Power Hour 83

The Island of Hope and Tears

by Kate Paixão

The Island of Hope and Tears

Many people have moved to America over the centuries. Some people have ancestors who moved to America long ago. Others have relatives who moved to America more recently. Maybe someone related to you moved to America long ago. That person might have arrived at Ellis Island. It is an island in New York City's harbor.

Long ago, Ellis Island was the first stop in the United States for many newcomers. These newcomers were called immigrants. From 1892 to 1924, more than twelve million immigrants came through Ellis Island. Nearly all immigrants came to America by ship. They were examined at Ellis Island before they were allowed to enter the United States. Many people who entered the United States through Ellis Island nicknamed it "The Island of Hope." But not everyone was allowed into the United States. Some people were turned away. They gave Ellis Island another, sadder nickname: "The Island of Tears. " Today, millions of people come to the United States on airplanes. Ellis Island stopped accepting immigrants many years ago. The island is now home to a museum. It has a collection that tells the story of immigration.

The museum shows immigrants' photographs, letters, documents, clothing, and much more. At the museum's American Family Immigration History Center, you can use a computer to see if anyone in your family came through Ellis Island.

Multiple Choice

Who had to come through Ellis Island before getting to the United States?

• A. business people

• B. immigrants

• C. New Yorkers

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