Immigration

What was the first place many immigrants went to before they began their lives in America?

• The Statue of Liberty

• Ellis Island

• The United States

• New York City

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What is the main reason why many immigrants wanted to move to the United States?

• to learn a new language and meet new people

• to separate from their families

• to have more job opportunities and a better life

• to go on an exciting vacation and travel

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Why was Ellis Island known as the Island of Hope.

It was where many immigrants ___________________________

• learned about their family history.

• faced discrimination and were mistreated.

• got their first jobs in America.

• began new lives in America.

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Government officials on Ellis Island inspected people's health and their records. What does "Inspect" mean?

• to travel long distances

• to visit a new country

• to look over closely

• to get a health exam

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Why did immigrant men often move before their wives and children?

• They had to pass the health inspection first.

• They were only allowed to move one person at a time.

• The ship was not large enough to carry all the family members at one time.

• They had to earn enough money to pay for their families trip.

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Immigrants were only allowed to bring as many things as they could carry. Which is most likely the reason why?

• People got money for each item they carried.

• Immigrants were given money to buy new things.

• The boats were crowded and there was little space.

• Larger items were often stolen.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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A person who comes from another country to live in a new country is called ____________________________.

• an immigrant

• an incomer

• a migrant worker

• settler

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A special way of doing something that is shared by a group of people is ____________________________.

• culture

• custom

• contribution

• immigrant

The beliefs and way of life of a group of people is __________________________________.

• culture

• custom

• contribution

• immigrant

A contribution is the act of giving something. Usually in the form of donated time or money.

• true

• false

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