Charles Steinmetz Comes to America

Colonists in the American Revolution fought for their _________ so they would no longer be ruled by the English King.

Which country gave the Statue of Liberty as a gift to the United States?

What did Charles Steinmetz look like? Choose ALL the descriptions that can be used for Charles Steinmetz.

• He was very tall, over 7 feet tall

• He did not grow straight, but instead, he seemed to bend to one side

• He was very short, only 4 feet tall

What two subjects was Charles Steinmetz an expert in?

• He was a mathematician.

• He was a doctor.

• He was an engineer.

• He was a chef.

What was the main push factor for Charles leaving Germany?

• People teased him about the way he looked.

• He had written an article blaming his government for the problems of Germany.

• He had written an article blaming the police for the problems of Germany.

In court, there are ________ who keep records of events that happen during a trial.

Ms. Yasmin is grateful for the __________ to be a teacher at Fugees because of the amazing students.

In the 1800s, what is the name of the island immigrants first landed before they went to New York City?

• Ellen Island

• Ellay Island

• Ellis Island

In the 1800s, what were reasons immigrants were turned away from entering into the United States? Choose ALL the reasons they were turned away.

• They were sick.

• They were dangerous.

• They did not have papers saying they could move.

What happened on Ellis island?

• Immigrants learned English.

• Government clerks decided if immigrants would be allowed to enter the United States.

• Immigrants worked until they could go to New York City.