Ellis Island

What was the primary function of Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924?

• A military base for the United States

• A major port for trade ships

• The busiest immigration facility in the United States

• A vacation resort for wealthy families

What was a common reason immigrants came to the United States via Ellis Island?

• To escape political persecution

• To find a better life or better opportunities

• To join the military

• To visit tourist attractions

What was part of the process for immigrants to enter the United States at Ellis Island?

• They had to pay a large fee

• They had to answer 29 questions and pass a medical examination

• They were immediately granted citizenship

• They were required to have family already living in the U.S.

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When did the Ellis Island immigration center close and later reopen as a museum?

• Closed in 1907, reopened in 1954

• Closed in 1924, reopened in 1976

• Closed in 1954, reopened as a museum in 1990

• Closed in 1990, reopened as a tourist destination in 2000