Immigration

What are immigrants?

• People who move from state to another

• People who move from their homelands to another country

• People who move every five years to another house

• Someone who worked at Ellis Island in the 1800's

What is the name of the island that immigrants had to pass through before entering America when coming from Europe and Russia?

• Angel Island

• Ellis Island

• Freedom Island

Before entering America, immigrants had to pass through several "stops" at the immigration station.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a MAIN reason why immigrants come to America?

• Religious Freedom

• Escape from cruelty in their homelands

• Adventure

• To escape famine

• For a better job opportunities

Immigrants have made many contributions to America, such as food, music, industry and diversity.

• True

• False

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of _______________ to immigrants.

• Liberty

• Freedom

• Opportunity

• All answers are correct

Life was easy for immigrants when they finally arrived in America.

• True

• False

Where did most immigrants live after arriving in America?

• Houses

• Tenements

• Streets

• Bridges

Where did immigrants live when they entered America?

• Wherever they found a home

• Where other immigrants from their homelands lived

• In no specific area

What was the name of the island where immigrants had to stop before entering America, when traveling from Asia?

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

• New Hope Island