Ellis Island

Where is Ellis Island located?

• New York City

• Jersey City

• New Jersey

• United States

What was the purpose of Ellis Island during the 1800s?

• To check people who wanted to move to the country

• To provide healthcare to immigrants

• To separate families for years

• To prevent the spread of diseases

Why did immigrants leave most of their things behind when coming to America?

• They didn't have enough money to bring everything

• They didn't want to carry heavy bags

• They wanted to start a new life with very little

• They were not allowed to bring many belongings

What did immigration officials do on Ellis Island?

• Looked over people's records and asked questions

• Provided free housing for immigrants

• Gave health exams to everyone

• Checked for lice and diseases

Why did wealthier people in good health enter the country right away?

• They were less likely to commit crimes or cause problems

• They had more money to offer the country

• They had better education and skills

• They were given special privileges

What was Ellis Island known as to most immigrants?

• The gateway to America

• The island of Hope

• The island of tears

• The island of opportunities

How many immigrants were not allowed to move through Ellis Island?

• 2%

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

What was life like for some immigrants in terms of finding jobs?

• Hard and faced discrimination

• Easy and well-paid

• Limited to specific industries

• Dependent on their language skills

Why did some people think immigrants were taking jobs away from Americans?

• Because of their religion

• Because they were more skilled

• Because they were paid less

• Because they were given special privileges

What role did immigrants play in the growth of the United States?

• They played important roles

• They had no significant impact

• They hindered the growth

• They were not allowed to work