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What did immigrants bring to the United States?

• Different languages, religions, customs, and traditions

• Only their languages

• Only their religions

• Only their customs

During which years did many immigrants come to the United States?

• 1880 to 1920

• 1900 to 1950

• 1850 to 1900

• 1920 to 1970

What is the purpose of the Ellis Island museum's database?

• To hold information about immigrants

• To store historical artifacts

• To display art

• To keep track of current citizens

How do immigrants contribute to the United States today?

• They help the country grow and share their cultures

• They only work in factories

• They do not contribute

• They only live in big cities

What is a database according to the passage?

• A computer program that holds lots of similar information

• A book of records

• A type of museum

• A historical document

Where can you learn more about the immigrant experience?

• Ellis Island website

• Local library

• City hall

• National park

What makes the United States special according to the passage?

• The contribution of immigrants

• Its geographical location

• Its political system

• Its economy