Journey to Ellis Island Exit Ticket

What ocean did the immigrants cross ? ​ (a)  

• The Atlantic Ocean
• The Pacific Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Indian Ocean

True or False: Some immigrants went to Ellis Island to build a better life for their families.

• True

• False

How many immigrants were packed on the steamship based on the text?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

How do you think immigrants entering Ellis Island affect the United States population ?

• A.

  United States now included people from different countries.

• B.

  The number of people in the United States were smaller now.

• C.

  The number of people in the United States increased.

• Both A and C are correct !

Answer explanation

Population means the number of people.

Why did immigrants have check-up by doctors before entering Ellis Island?

• To check for trouble.

• To check for diseases and mental illnesses.

• To see if anyone was a secret spy.

• To recruit more doctors and nurses.

How would you feel if you and your family was immigrants going to Ellis Island? Discuss what challenges you and your family would face during this process?

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