Ellis Island

What was Ellis Island used for when it first opened in 1892?

(What Was Ellis Island?)

• a hospital

• a military base

• an immigration station

• a school

Why did many people leave their home countries to come to the US?

(What Was Ellis Island?)

• for better jobs and education

• to visit family

• to go on vacation

• to become doctors

What would happen to immigrants who were sick when they arrived at Ellis Island?

(What Was Ellis Island?)

• they were treated by doctors and allowed to enter the US

• they were sent back to their home countries

• they were given money to stay in New York

• they were taken to a hospital in the US

Why was Ellis Island called the "Island of Hope" for many immigrants?

(The Island of Hope)

• it was where they found their lost family members

• it was the first place they could rest after their long journey

• it was the gateway to new opportunities and a better life

• it was a beautiful and peaceful island

What does the term "Island of Tears" refer to?

(Island of Tears)

• the sadness of immigrants who had to leave America

• the joy immigrants felt when they arrived

• the difficult living conditions on Ellis Island

• the number of people who got sick on the island

What did immigrants have to do when they arrived at Ellis Island?

(What Was Ellis Island?)

• get checked by doctors & answer questions from officials

• go straight to New York City

• pay a large fee to enter the US

• find a job before they were allowed to leave the island

How many immigrants passed through Ellis Island before it closed in 1954?

(The Importance of Immigration)

• over 5 million

• over 12 million

• over 20 million

• over 50 million

Which of the following best explains why immigration was important for the US?

(The Importance of Immigration)

• immigrants helped build and grow the country

• immigrants were all rich and famous

• immigrants came for vacations and left soon after

• immigrants caused problems for the country

What is Ellis Island today?

(The Importance of Immigration)

• a busy immigration

• a military base

• a museum

• a school

What is the US often called because of its diverse population?

(The Importance of Immigration)

• the land of dreams

• the country of railroads

• the country of immigrants

• the island of hope