Ellis Island

Ellis Island

5th Grade

15 Qs

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Ellis Island

Ellis Island

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History

5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Ellis Island located?

New York City

Jersey City

New Jersey

United States

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2%

10%

25%

50%

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