Immigration

What was the first place many immigrants went to before they began their lives in America?

• The Statue of Liberty

• Ellis Island

• The United States

• New York City

What is the main reason why many immigrants wanted to move to the United States?

• to learn a new language and meet new people

• to separate from their families

• to have more job opportunities and a better life

• to go on an exciting vacation and travel

Why was Ellis Island known as the Island of Hope.

It was where many immigrants ___________________________

• learned about their family history.

• faced discrimination and were mistreated.

• got their first jobs in America.

• began new lives in America.

A person who comes from another country to live in a new country is called ____________________________.

• an immigrant

• an incomer

• a migrant worker

• settler

Immigrants were only allowed to bring as many things as they could carry. Which is most likely the reason why?

• People got money for each item they carried.

• Immigrants were given money to buy new things.

• The boats were crowded and there was little space.

• Larger items were often stolen.

The beliefs and way of life of a group of people is __________________________________.

• culture

• custom

• contribution

• immigrant

Where is Ellis Island located?

• Pacific Ocean
• South of Florida
• New York City Harbor
• Washington D.C.

Why did doctors examine immigrants?

• To make sure they didn't spread an illness
• To give them medicine
• To track growth rates
• To give shots

What challenges did immigrants face in the US?

• They caught diseases
• Had trouble learning the language/faced prejudice
• Uncomfortable in the large homes in the US
• Difficult to study for the citizenship test

Why did immigrants often live in neighborhoods with others from their homelands?

• It was illegal to live anywhere else
• They didn't want to be in the US
• It made their adjustment to their new life easier
• No other housing was avaliable