Ellis Island Test

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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