Ellis island
Where is Ellis island located?
New york harbor
Where is Angel Island located?
San Francisco bay
What was a pull factor that made people come to iowa?
the availability of fertile land and economic opportunities
What is a green card?
A pass to enter the U.S that lets you stay permanently.
How many immigrants passed through Ellis Island?
12 million immigrants
How many immigrants passed through Angel Island?
1 million immigrants
What does an immigrant in Iowa have to do to become a U.S citizen?
Naturalization process
How does someone acquire citizenship in the United States?
By birth or through naturalization
What is a push factor for Europeans to come to the united states?
Population Growth, Crowded Cities, Lack of Jobs, Food Shortage, Crop Failures, Scarcity of Arable Land
How long could immigrants be detained on Angel Island?
weeks to months, and even years in some cases
In Iowa, which type of farming heavily relies on immigrant workers in the agricultural industry?
Crop farming
What are some things you SHOULD do as a citizen?
Be informed, Speak up and vote, Respect others, Contribute to the common good
What was a Settlement house?
A community center that provided a variety of services to the poor
Why is Angel Island sometimes called the "Ellis Island of the West"?
Because its like ellis island but its on the west coast instead of the east coast
Which European country’s immigrants were among the first to settle in Iowa during the 1800s, particularly in rural areas?
Germany
What are some things you MUST do as a U.S citzen?
Obey the Law, Pay taxes, Jury duty
Why would you be pulled aside for closer inspection during the medical inspections?
If you showed signs of disease or disability
What kinds of messages did Chinese immigrants carve into the walls of the detention barracks?
Poems
Which country’s immigrants helped build Iowa’s railroads in the 1800s?
Ireland
What are U.S citizens required to do on April 15th?
File taxes