Knowledge Lesson 2-March 21

Look at the picture of the Statue of Liberty. Why was it important in today's Read-Aloud? (Pick at least 2 answers)

• the statue welcomed immigrants to the United States

• the statue let the immigrants know that they were in their home country

• the statue symbolized freedom and hope to the immigrants to the new world

• the statue let the immigrants know that they were not welcome to the United States

In today's read-aloud we heard about Charles Steinmetz. What was the push factor that caused Charles to leave Germany and come to the United States?

• Charles wrote a nice article about the German government.

• Charles wrote an article talking about the German government, and he feared he might be put in jail.

• Charles did not like the food in Germany

• Charles wanted to leave his family and friend Oscar behind.

What happened to immigrants when they reached Ellis Island? (Pick 2 answers)

• Government officials would make them pay to stay in the United States

• Doctors would give the immigrants a check-up to make sure they were healthy

• The immigrants would not be allowed to stay in the United States if they could not cook or work.

• Government clerks would ask the travelers questions to see if they should be allowed to stay in the United States

Why did the Government Clerk almost send Charles back to Germany? (Pick at least 2 answers)

• Charles had no wife and kids

• Charles had no money

• Charles had no job

• Charles could speak english

Why did Charles' friend Oscar call the United States the "land of opportunity"?

• Oscar believed that the United States was a place were most people had a chance to achieve what they wanted

• Oscar wanted to go back to Germany

• Oscar did not want Charles to get a better job than him

• Oscar did not want to help Charles to stay in the United States because they were not friends.

What is at least 1 thing Charles did to make the United States a better place?

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