Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty Quiz

When did the new immigration station on Ellis Island begin receiving immigrants?

• January 1, 1900

• January 1, 1892

• January 1, 1910

• January 1, 1890

Who was the first immigrant to come through Ellis Island?

• Yee Wee Thing

• Annie Moore

• Frederic Auguste Bartholdi

• Libertas

What was the main reason for third class passengers to undergo a detailed inspection at Ellis Island?

• To receive medical treatment

• To check for criminal records

• To receive free accommodation

• To learn about American laws

How long did the Ellis Island inspection process last for healthy people?

• 1-2 hours

• 3-5 hours

• 6-8 hours

• 9-10 hours

What was the main reason an immigrant was denied entry to the United States via Ellis Island?

• Lack of proper documentation

• Not speaking English

• Having a contagious disease

• Being from a specific country

What was the main purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• To encourage Chinese immigration

• To promote trade with China

• To limit Chinese immigrants

• To provide citizenship to Chinese immigrants

When was Ellis Island officially closed by the U.S. government?

• 1954

• 1940

• 1930

• 1920

What does the tablet held by Libertas in the Statue of Liberty represent?

• The signing of the Bill of Rights

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence

• The signing of the U.S. Constitution

What does the broken shackle and chain at the feet of Libertas represent?

• The end of the American Revolution

• The national abolition of slavery

• The beginning of the Civil War

• The signing of the Magna Carta

What does the Statue of Liberty represent to immigrants arriving by sea?

• Rejection and discrimination

• Isolation and loneliness

• Fear and uncertainty

• Opportunity and hope