What is Ellis Island? Chapter 6

What year did World War I begin?

The United States did not join World War I until _______.

During the war, Ellis Island became a holding pen for enemies of the government.

• True

• False

Who treated their wounded at the Ellis Island Hospital?

• marines

• Germany

• army

• navy

• coast guard

The dorms at Ellis Island were used to house troops waiting to go over seas.

• True

• False

After World War I, the number of incoming immigrants decreased significantly.

• True

• False

United States citizens worried about losing their jobs to immigrants.

• True

• False

In 1921, Congress passed the

___________ means a limit was placed on how many immigrants could enter the United States each year.

What was the number of immigrants allowed to enter the US each year after the laws passed in 1921?