Coming to America

Why America (Push factors)

• Cruel or unfair treatment because of religion

• Few Jobs

• Forced to serve in the military

• Few freedoms

• Little to no hot water

The Journey (1st and 2nd Glass)

• Wealthier passengers had private cabins

• Went through inspections onboard the ship and did not go to Ellis Island

• Many freedoms

• Many earned low wages in America

• Had to go through Ellis Island for inspections

The Journey (Sterage Glass)

• Steerage was cramped, dirty, and dark

• Had to go through Ellis Island for inspections

• Poorer passengers travelled in steerage

• Went through a medical inspection

• Many cultures were brought together in America

Life in America

• Many earned low wages in America

• Many people lived in tenements in crowded parts of big cities

• Many faced discrimination in America

• Many cultures were brought together in AMerica

• Few jobs

Ellis Island - What were the four stages that people went through? Reply with.. First, Next, Then and Finally. Full sentences only.

Why America? (Pull Factors)

• Freedom to choose and practice any religion

• Inexpensive farm land

• More jobs and higher wages

• Lots of good food

• Many freedoms