I am an immigrant who came to the United States from China looking for “Gold Mountain.” What immigration center did I go through?

I welcomed immigrants whose ships came through New York Harbor to America. What am I?

I came to the United States because the potato blight made it difficult to find food. Who am I?

I was almost turned away at Ellis Island because of my appearance and other issues, but ended up being a great help in bringing electricity to more people. Who am I?

I am an immigrant who came to the United States from Europe looking for a better life. What immigration center did I go through?

I am the Latin phrase that means “out of many, one.” What phrase am I?

I am a phrase that describes the many reasons people left their home countries. What am I?

I am a part of the United States that has a lot of open land. Homesteaders built their homes and farmed here. What am I?

I am the traditional ways of doing things, and include foods, decorations, and celebrations from one’s homeland. What am I?