Immigration process
Facts about the ships
Where did they come from?
Interesting facts about Immigration
100
What harbor did the ships dock with the immigrants on board?
New York Harbor
100
What is the lowest, dirtiest part of the ship called?
The Steerage
100
A potato famine killed most of the crops in this country. What country was it?
Ireland- Irish potato famine
100
What is a famine?
A lack of food
200
What is the island where the immigration process took place?
Ellis Island
200
What would immigrant children do to pass time on the ship? Try to name 4 things they might do. I will accept 3 for the correct answer.
Play games, learn languages, do chores, dance
200
Where did MOST immigrants come from? (country)
England
200
The island had a concession stand for the immigrants. What did it sell?
Drinks and sandwiches
300
Where did immigrants store their bags while they went through inspection?
The Baggage Room
300
Why might the trip be scary for the immigrants? Must name 2 reasons for it to be correct.
People spoke different languages, the food/smelled, storms would make the trip scary
300
Name 2 countries immigrants came from- must be countries we have talked about.
Sweden, Russia, Scotland, Europe, France
300
What is the eye disease most immigrants were checked for?
Trachoma
400
There were two types of inspections immigrants went through. What were they both called?
The Legal and Medical Inspection
400
About how long would it take for a SAILING boat to get from another country to America?
3-4 months
400
About how many people would travel to America everyday? Take an approximate guess.
2-3,000 people
400
What tool would inspectors use to look for the eye disease in immigrants?
A buttonhook
500
Approximately how many questions were immigrants asked during an inspection
Between 20-27
500
How long would it take for a STEAMSHIP to get from one country to America?
About 3-4 weeks
500
Who was the FIRST immigrant into America? (Must tell her name)
Annie Moore
500
About how long would the immigration process take?
3-4 hours
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