Immigration Ellis Island

Post civil war(1865-1920) immigration into america mainly came from...

• England and France

• South and East Europe

• India and China

• Africa and Middle East

Most immigrants coming through Ellis Island had which of the following characteristics (Choose multiple)

• Young Males

• Religious

• Poor, unskilled, and little education

• Knew the English language

Known as "New Immigrants" they mainly came looking for?

• Farming opportunities

• Land to settle down

• Owning a business

• low level industrial jobs

Little Italy and Chinatown were places created due to...

• The need for more culture in small places

• Many immigrants are forced to live in areas together

• Many Americans wanted to glorify the new cultures

• Immigrants could only live close to their work

ALL of the following are Push Factors for immigrants except?

• Religious Persecution

• Political Persecution

• Low Resources

• Land and work

Which of the following could be considered a Pull factor for America?

• Religious persecution

• Low resources

• Land and work

• Political persecution

If you were very low on money, which level would you travel on for your journey to america?

• Top level with your own room and food

• Middle level sharing rooms and food but still some privacy

• You would work your way to America on the voyage

• The lowest level, no privacy, unsanitary, and low food

Medical inspections at Ellis Island usually lasted around...

• 6-7 minutes

• 6-7 seconds

• 1-2 seconds

• 2-3 days

Where was Ellis Island located?

• San Francisco

• Chicago

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

Which of the following statements is correct

• Mainly Asian immigrants came into America through Ellis Island

• Most European immigrants came into America through Angel Island

• Most European immigrants came into America through Liberty Island

• Most European immigrants came into America through Ellis Island