05 Ellis Island

Who was the first person to arrive on the Island?

• An old woman

• A baby girl

• A Young girl

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How many hours did the immigration process usually take ?

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• about 1 or 2 hours

• about 3 to 5 hours

• about 6 to 9 hours

Where did the immigrants come from?

• Eastern and southern Europe

• South Africa

• West Asia

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When were women finally allowed to enter America alone?

• In 1950

• After World War II

• Before World War II

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President Benjamin Harrison established the nation's first immigration station on Ellis Island in :

• 1890

• 1910

• 1899

• 1921

During the medical inspections for what were the doctors looking for?

• Trouble walking or breathing or signs of other health problems.

• Knees and legs problems

• If someone had the flu

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What was Ellis Island?

• An amusement park
• An immigration center in New Jersey
• An immigration center in New York
• The first capital of the United States

How many immigrants passed through Ellis Island?

• 10 Million
• 12 Million
• 30 Thousand
• 12 Thousand

Which is a reason people came to America?

• Baseball
• Colleges
• Job opportunities
• Vacation

What was Ellis Island's nickname?

• Island of Dreams

• Golden Land

• Island of hope

• Immigrant City