Ellis Island Immigration Stops 1-5

Most of the immigrants who came through Ellis Island were from?

• Europe

• Australia

• South America

• Asia

The trip across the Atlantic Ocean by steamship usually took one to two...?

• months

• years

• days

• weeks

What were the conditions like on Ellis Island?

• The conditions on Ellis Island were comfortable and spacious for the immigrants.

• The conditions on Ellis Island were luxurious and extravagant for the immigrants.

• The conditions on Ellis Island were peaceful and serene for the immigrants.

• The conditions on Ellis Island were crowded, overwhelming, and challenging for the immigrants.

Which symbol did immigrants see as they arrived in New York Harbor?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Great Hall

• The Empire State Building

After leaving their items in the Baggage Room, immigrants went upstairs for their medical and legal inspections in the...?

• Kissing Post

• Great Hall

• Registry Room

• Dormitory

From 1903 to 1914, doctors used a tool called a buttonhook to check immigrants for...?

• lameness

• trachoma (eye disease)

• breathing problems

• heart issues

People came to America for what reason?

• a better life

• for the burgers

• to join sports teams

• to exchange money

Ellis Island is located where?

• New York Harbor

• Los Angeles

• Boston Harbor

• Chicago

The first immigrant to go through Ellis Island station was Annie Moore. How old was she at the time?

• 13

• 9

• 6

• 15

Detainees could be held at Ellis Island for what reasons?

• Medical or Legal

• Sports and Exercise

• Food and Nutrition

• Weather and Climate