Immigration-Then and Now

What is an immigrant?

• Someone who moves to a different state

• Someone who moves to a different city

• Someone who moves to a different country

• Someone who moves across the world

What was Ellis Island?

• An island where immigrants chose to stop before coming into the United States

• An island where immigrants had to stop to be checked to see if they were smart enough and healthy enough to go into the United States.

• An island in Europe

• An island where immigrants left from to come to the United States

What is a monument?

• Something that represents a special person

• Something that represents a meaningful event

• Something that represents an idea

• All of these

Which of these could be a monument?

• A desk that has your name on it

• A book about Scooby Doo

• A statue of George Washington

• A letter to your favorite teacher

Why was the Statue of Liberty so important to immigrants?

• It represented the end of a long journey and inspired them

• It was beautiful

• It didn't really mean much

• It made them cheer

Which of these would you use to describe the journey for many immigrants coming to Ellis Island?

• long, stinky, very little food, crowded

• fun, exciting, tons of food and space

• easy to do

• I don't know

Why would an immigrant keep something from their homeland?

• Because it is pretty

• Because they could sell it for a lot of money

• Because they couldn't throw it away

• Because it could remind them of their traditions and family from back home

Why is immigration important?

• People can move if they don't like the weather.

• Immigration gives people more money.

• Immigration allows more people the opportunity for a better life.

• People love to travel.