EDU316 - Immigration

What was the first place many immigrants went to before they began their lives in America?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The United States

• Ellis Island

• New York City

What is the main reason why many immigrants wanted to move to the United States?

• to learn a new language and meet new people

• to separate from their families

• to have more job opportunities and a better life

• to go on an exciting vacation and travel

Why was Ellis Island known as the Island of Hope.

It was where many immigrants ___________________________

• learned about their family history.

• faced discrimination and were mistreated.

• got their first jobs in America.

• began new lives in America.

Immigrants were only allowed to bring as many things as they could carry. Which is most likely the reason why?

• The boats were crowded and there was little space.

• Larger items were often stolen.

• Immigrants were given money to buy new things.

• People got money for each item they carried.

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A person who comes from another country to live in a new country is called ____________________________.

• an immigrant

• a migrant worker

• an incomer

• a settler

The beliefs and way of life of a group of people is __________________________________.

• contribution

• immigrant

• culture

• a trend

Some immigrants came to America to escape war.

• true

• false

 

I am the statue that greeted many immigrants who entered New York Harbor. What am I?

• Angel Island

• the boat dock

• Ellis Island

• The Statue of Liberty

 

Immigrants came to America to escape....

• religious persecution

• poor economies

• famine

• all of the above

Why did doctors examine immigrants?

• To track growth rates

• To make sure they didn't spread an illness

• To give them medicine

• To give them shots