Immigration

What are some reasons that immigrants came to the United States?

• There were too many people, and not enough work or food in their home country.

• In the United States, people might find land for farming or a better job.

• There were wars or unfair laws in their home country.

• All of the above answers are true.

Every immigrant that came through Ellis Island spoke English.

• True

• False

What is NOT a question immigrants were asked?

• Where are you going to live

• What is your favorite color

• Is anyone in the family sick

Which word does NOT describe immigrant living conditions?

• crowded

• very comfortable

• dirty

Every family would bring their entire family at once to America.

• True

• False

What was the steerage area of the ship used for?

• to dance in

• to bring people over to America

• an area to throw a party

What would passengers do while on the long voyage to America?

• play marbles

• wash their hair on deck

• help the sailors with chores

• All of these are things they would do.

Which island did most immigrants come through?

• Ellis Island

• Anderson Island

• Clarkson Island

• Bynum Island

What were the living conditions like on boat?

• dirty and cramped

• very nice

• everyone had their own room

What is a manifest?

• homework

• a math book

• a way to document immigrants and their information