Ellis Island Study Guide

What was the location where most immigrants entered the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• Irish Island

• New York City

• Ellis Island

• Little Italy

Why did most immigrants choose to leave their home countries? Select all that apply.

• poverty

• poor working conditions in factories

• racial persecution

• too many people moved into their country

Most immigrants moved into which cities? Select all that apply.

• Virginia

• Tennessee

• Chicago

• New York

• Boston

What happened when immigrants arrived at Ellis Island?

• Paid a fee

• Shaved their hair off

• Mental and health inspections

• Pass a very long test

Many immigrants came from Italy, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Poland. These countries are found where?

• Eastern Europe

• Asia

• Mexico

• Africa

What was America's nickname?

• The Golden Land

• The Land of Opportunity

• The Land of Oppression

• Little Italy

Where did many immigrants settle in America?

• Immigrants settled as far as possible from everyone else.

• They didn't settle in America. They immediately moved back to their home country.

• Immigrants settled near others who shared a similar culture and spoke the same language.

• Immigrants moved to the southern states because it was warmner there.

Where did the majority of the Chinese arrive?

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island Immigration Station

• Canada

• Virginia

Which group of immigrants faced the greatest religious persecution in their home countries?

• Jewish

• Italian

• Polish

• Catholic

Which of the following correctly describes the trip to America?

• The trip was easy for most people, and once they arrived they were able to enter America quickly.

• The trip was very short, and the passengers all arrived clean and healthy.

• The trip was long, and the passengers stayed in unclean areas.

• The passengers had to go down to Cuba before coming up the coast to New York City.