Ellis Island Immigration Quiz #2

What were many immigrants trying to escape by leaving their home country? (List two.)

Where did the poorer immigrants have to stay on the ship during the voyage? Describe this place.

What is the difference between the term "immigrant" and "emigrant"?

According to the photos tab, what did immigrants make time for aboard the ships?

What was the first thing that many immigrants saw on their arrival to the New York Harbor?

What passengers were immediately processed and able to entry the country upon arrival?

What was the name of the first immigrant to be processed at Ellis Island? Where was she from?

According to Lawrence Meinwald, where did he and his father get food from because they were so hungry?

What happened to Meinwald when he was describing the first time he saw the Statue of Liberty?

What did officers give to immigrants as soon as they arrived on Ellis Island?