Why People Move
What type of reason would make someone want to leave their home for a better future elsewhere?
Pull factor
Before being allowed into the U.S., immigrants had to answer questions from officials. What was this process called?
Legal inspection
What famous statue welcomes people entering the New York harbor as a sign of freedom?
Statue of Liberty
What type of buildings did many immigrants live in that were often unsafe and overcrowded?
Tenement houses
What American idea describes many cultures mixing together into one society?
Melting pot
What do we call the reasons people leave their homes, even when they don't want to?
Push factors
After arriving by ship, what was the first major area immigrants entered for questioning and medical checks?
Registry Room
What part of the Statue of Liberty represents escaping from oppression or slavery?
The broken chains at her feet
Why did immigrants often settle in neighborhoods with others from the same country?
To feel more at home and help each other adjust
What law first created strict limits on how many immigrants could come to the U.S.?
Emergency Quota Act
If your home was unsafe and you had to escape without planning, what kind of person would you be considered?
A refugee
Why did officials at Ellis Island separate some people from others before they left the station?
To hold people who needed more checks or were being detained
Why does the crown on the Statue of Liberty have seven points?
They represent the seven continents and seven seas
Why was homesteading often not as easy as people expected?
Land was hard to farm and far from supplies
Which law allowed more people to immigrate by focusing on family reunification and job skills?
Immigration and Nationality Act
Imagine your country had no jobs, but another country had many job openings—what is this an example of?
A pull factor
What made the journey across the ocean dangerous or uncomfortable for most immigrants?
They traveled in crowded, dirty conditions in steerage
What kind of object is meant to stand for a larger idea, like freedom or hope?
A symbol
How did the Irish Potato Famine change immigration to America?
It caused a huge wave of Irish immigration due to starvation
What basic right does "liberty" refer to in the Statue of Liberty's message?
Freedom to live and believe independently
How is an exile different from a typical immigrant?
Exiles are forced to leave their country, usually for political reasons or punishment
Why were stairs important in Ellis Island’s inspection process?
Doctors watched how people climbed the stairs to check for health problems
Why is the Statue of Liberty sometimes called a “colossus”?
Because it's a very large statue, much bigger than life size
How were living conditions in tenements harmful to immigrants’ health?
They were crowded, had poor air, and often spread disease
How do symbols like the Statue of Liberty help immigrants feel hope?
They represent freedom, opportunity, and a new beginning