Ellis Island

Where were most of the immigrants who came to America through Ellis Island from?

• China

• Africa

• Europe

• Mexico

What was the name of the first person to go through immigration processing at Ellis Island?

• Asya Nikolaev

• Sierra Vandi

• Annie Moore

• Sadana Chennai

What year did Ellis Island officially close?

• 1965

• 1954

• 1925

What are some things Ellis Island was used for during World War I?

• Housing spies, prison for German soldiers, hospital for injured soldiers

• Hotel for immigrants, vacation spot

• Submarine base for the US navy.

What statement best describes Ellis Island?

• a hospital for immigrants

• the place where immigrants came when they arrived in America

• part of the Statue of Liberty

• a vacation destination

What date did Walerja and Peter arrive at Ellis Island?

• May 25, 1905

• May 25, 1907

• June 25, 1907

• May 25, 1909

What happened to Ellis Island in June of 1897?

• It was closed.

• It was almost blown up.

• The buildings on the island burned.

What was one of the first things immigrants saw as they arrived in New York Harbor?

• Statue of Liberty

• World Trade Center

• Yankee Stadium

• Trump Tower

Where is Ellis Island located?

• Pacific Ocean

• Florida

• New York City Harbor

• Washington D.C.

About how many immigrants passed through Ellis Island?

• 30 million

• 12 million

• 8 million

• 16 million