Ellis Island Test Study Guide
Matching
a. trachoma
b. immigrant
c. deported
d. ancestor
e. passport
f. Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
g. New York Harbor
h. Greece
i. Inspector
j. War, starvation, better life
D___ relatives born much earlier than you (e.g. great-grandparents)
F___ another name for Ellis Island
A___ a disease that caused blindness in 1908
C___ this meant that you were being sent back to your “Old Country”
B__ a person who is moving to another country to live
G___ this is where Ellis Island is located
E___ this was a paper booklet that you had to keep on your person
J___these are reasons people moved to America
I___ this was a person that asked you questions at Ellis Island
H___ this country sent many immigrants to America
Circle the reasons someone might come to America in 1908. (5)
starvation to escape war for a better life
to practice their religion to get a job fixing computers
for freedom to become a dancer to become president
How old did you have to be to travel alone?
9 12 18 24
In the early 1900’s, what countries sent immigrants through Ellis Island? (6)
Greece Italy China Germany England
France Canada Japan Russia Florida
What country gave America the Statue of Liberty?
Italy Canada France
How did immigrants get to America?
Airplane Ship Train
How much money did an adult have to bring with him?
$25.00 $10.00 $100.00
What did it mean if you were marked with an X on your clothing?
Leg Problems Heart Problems Mentally Deficient (not smart enough)
The inspectors marked clothes with
Stickers Chalk Paint
What is 1 question an inspector might ask you at Ellis Island?
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Situation: You are coming through Ellis Island and someone in your group loses their passport, what could you do?
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Describe 1 thing that happened to you at Ellis Island.
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Describe your favorite 1910 game and explain why you liked it.
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Write a short oath an immigrant might give upon arrival
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