Unit 2 Immigration

Which immigration station did the Asian countries come through?

• Liberty Island

• Ellis Island

• Alcatraz Island

• Angel Island

One purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) was to:

• speed construction of the western railroads

• encourage settlement of the Pacific Coast

• expand the civil rights of immigrants

• protect the jobs of American workers

Which two countries had the most immigrants traveling to one of the immigration stations in the United States?

• Italy and France

• Italy and Austria-Hungary

• Ireland and Russia/USSR

• Italy and Poland

Name the Immigration Station

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

• San Francisco Bay Island

• Liberty Island

The photograph above is of a ship setting sail for Ellis Island.  What conclusion can be drawn from the above picture?

• The ships were crowded because many people were coming to America

• The ships were uncrowded and roomy because not many people traveled at a time

• Not many immigrants came through Ellis Island but rather came through Angel island

• Those traveling on ships were all given first class treatments on their short voyages

The photograph is that of an immigrant from the 1900s.   What conclusions can be drawn about their immigration experience?

• He arrived at Ellis Island and was asked reasonable questions by the inspectors

• He arrived at Angel Island and was asked reasonable questions by the inspectors

• He arrived at Ellis Island and went through a grueling interrogation

• He arrived at Angel Island and went through a grueling interrogation that may have lasted  

Name the Immigration Station

• Angel Island

• Liberty Island

• Ellis Island

• New York Island

Immigrants who were poor could only afford a what class ticket?

• Steerage

• Cabin

• Private Room

• Personal Boat

Based on the graph, which statement is true?

• During the 1921-1930 most people were no longer coming to America

• 1891-1900 saw an increase from 1881

• During 1901-1910 many immigrants came to America

• 1911-1920 had the least amount of immigrants

Which immigration station had more immigrants pass through?

• Liberty Island

• Ellis Island

• Alcatraz Island

• Angel Island