Vocabulary
Current Ireland
Ellis Island
Diseases Of The 1800s
The Great Potato Famine
100
A large monumental statue symbolizing liberty.
The Statue Of Liberty
100
What is an Irish potato pancake called?
Boxty
100
Who rode in the steerage of the ships that traveled to America?
The third class ticket holders.
100
What is Trachoma?
It is a contagious disease that affects the eye.
100
How many total deaths during the Great Potato Famine?
1 million
200
What does poverty mean?
The state of having little or no money and belongings
200
What is the normal temperature in Ireland?
50°F
200
How many babies were born on Ellis Island?
350 babies were born on Ellis Island. They were typically named after the doctors and nurses that delivered them.
200
An infection in the intestines that causes severe diarrhea.
Dysentery
200
When was the Great Potato Famine?
September 1845-1852
300
What is the definition of immigration?
A body of people coming to a country.
300
When is St. Stephen's Day celebrated?
December 26th
300
What were facial expressions used to detect during their medical exams?
A sign of feeble-mindedness
300
What is a very serious illness that is caused by a virus called the Variola?
Smallpox
300
Who received the most damage out of everyone that lived in Ireland at that point in time?
The tenant farmers
400
What is another word for a translator?
An interpreter
400
Where is Ireland located?
Located on the west side of the UK
400
What was Ellis Island known as?
The Hospital Of All Nations
400
What is Tuberculosis?
It is a contagious disease that affects the lungs.
400
What caused the Great Potato Famine?
The Potato Blight
500
A science dealing with the circulation of goods and services.
Economics
500
How many people live in Ireland?
About 5 million people
500
Who was William Williams?
The commissioner of Ellis Island. He sent out a memo that requested all immigrants were to be treated kindly and fairly.
500
A viral infection that is serious for young children. Characterized by red, blotchy skin, sore throat, inflamed eyes, fever, and a cough.
Measles
500
How many types of crops were affected?
Only the potatoes
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