Ellis Island Immigrants

Which is a reason that most immigrants came to the United States hoping for?

• better opportunities

• to become soldiers

What cultural characteristics did members of the close-knit communities established by German, Polish, Irish, Italian, and other immigrant groups usually share? (Choose all that apply.)

• cars

• food

• religion

• language

• customs

Which was a large immigration station?

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

• Both

At which place did immigration officers ask immigrants why they had come, where they planned to live, and what they planned to do?

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

• Both

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

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.

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

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.

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

• an immigrant

• an incomer

• a migrant worker

• settler

What phrase is used to describe America?

• blended

• melting pot

• adventurous

• lucky