Ellis Island Immigrants

What cultural characteristics did members of the close-knit communities established by German, Polish, Irish, Italian, and other immigrant groups usually share?

• customs

• food

• religion

• cars

• language

__________________ were large immigration stations.

• Angel Island

• Ellis Island

• Both islands

Why did immigrants establish close-knit communities?

• They wanted to get away from people who shared their culture.

• They wanted to live around people who shared their culture.

What did most immigrants come to the United States hoping for? (Choose 3)

• better opportunities

• religious freedom

• modern technology

• government jobs

• fair government

Determine which countries most European immigrants came from in the years between 1850-1890 (CHOOSE THREE)

• Ireland

• Hungary

• Germany

• Italy

• Great Britain

Determine which countries most European immigrants came from in the years between 1890-1920 CHOOSE THREE)

• Russia

• Hungary

• Great Britain

• Germany

• Italy

Choose all of the PUSH factors for immigration to a new country. (CHOOSE THREE)

• A strong earthquake destroys entire towns in Italy.

• Growing industries need many workers.

• A terrible famine strikes Ireland.

• A democratic government protects citizens' rights.

• Jews are persecuted in Eastern European cities.

How did most immigrants get to the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• by train

• by boat

• by foot

• by airplane

Why were some Chinese immigrants called “Paper Sons” or “Paper Daughters”?

• They made a lot of money working in the United States that they sent back to China.

• They received letters from doctors after medical exams saying they could enter the United States.

• They lived in cultural neighborhoods, and their neighbors were like family members.

• They brought fake documents to meet the requirements of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

How many immigrants passed through Ellis Island?

• 100

• 12 Million

• 1 thousand