Virtual Field Trip to Ellis Island Scholastic com

What was Ellis Island mainly used for when immigrants arrived in the United States?

• A place for vacations

• A school for children

• A place where immigrants entered the U.S.

• A shopping mall

What famous statue did immigrants often see as they approached New York Harbor, symbolizing hope and freedom?

• The Lincoln Memorial

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Golden Gate Bridge

• Mount Rushmore

When immigrants first arrived at Ellis Island, what was the first room where they left their belongings?

(a)  

What was the big, bustling room where thousands of immigrants had their medical and legal inspections?

• The Kitchen

• The Library

• The Registry Room

• The Sleeping Room

During the medical inspection, what did doctors sometimes do to an immigrant's clothing if they suspected a health problem?

(a)  

What kind of questions did inspectors ask immigrants during their legal inspection?

What was the "Kissing Post" famous for at Ellis Island?

• Where immigrants bought food

• Where immigrants waited for their luggage

• Where families reunited after inspection

• Where doctors gave check-ups

Why might some immigrants have been held at Ellis Island for a longer time before being allowed to enter the country?

Why is Ellis Island an important place in American history?