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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
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
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.
Government officials on Ellis Island inspected people's health and their records. What does "Inspect" mean?
to travel long distances
to visit a new country
to look over closely
to get a health exam
Why did immigrant men often move before their wives and children?
They had to pass the health inspection first.
They were only allowed to move one person at a time.
The ship was not large enough to carry all the family members at one time.
They had to earn enough money to pay for their families trip.
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
A special way of doing something that is shared by a group of people is ____________________________.
culture
custom
contribution
immigrant
The beliefs and way of life of a group of people is __________________________________.
culture
custom
contribution
immigrant
A contribution is the act of giving something. Usually in the form of donated time or money.
true
false
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from Russia.
True
False
The Statue of Liberty was shipped to New York already put together. It just had to be stood up and set on it's base.
true
false
The job of the translator was to inspect the health records.
True
False
Only poor people immigrated to the United States.
True
False
Some immigrants came to America to escape war.
True
False
It's not important for people to contribute to their communities.
True
False
A citizen is a member of a country.
True
False
I am the statue that greeted many immigrants who entered New York Harbor. What am I?
Ellis Island
Statue of LIberty
Angel Island
Today the only people who immigrate to America are from China.
True
False
Once people immigrate to America, they forget about their traditions from their old country.
True
False
