Coming from Europe
The Journey Across
Arriving at Ellis Island
More about Ellis Island
Capitals! (Surprise)
100
Name two countries that immigrants left to move to the U.S.A.
Ireland, Poland, Germany, Austria, etc.
100
How long did it take to get from Europe to America?
one week to a month
100
What happened if a person failed the medical exam?
They were marked with a piece of chalk and pulled out for further examination.
100
What was the Registry room also known as?
The Great Hall
100
What is the capital of New Hampshire?
Concord
200
Approximately how many people traveled through Ellis Island?
What is 12 million
200
Describe what the conditions were like aboard the ship.
Crowded, unsanitary, stinky, loud, cold.
200
Who was the first immigrant to be processed at Ellis Island?
Annie Moore, she was 15 years old
200
How much money did you have to gain entry to the USA?
$25
200
What is the capital of Florida?
Tallahassee
300
Name at least two reasons why people came to the USA.
Economic prosperity, persecution from police officers, and wanting to build a better life for themselves are examples of this.
300
What were the persons in third class called?
Steerage
300
For what kind of reason would a person be turned away at Ellis Island?
Disease, mental illness, lack of money, a criminal record
300
What did Doctors look for during the medical examination?
Signs of disease or illness
300
What is the capital of Washington?
Olympia
400
Name one process that people had to go through before they were allowed to board a ship to the USA.
What is deloused, etc.
400
About how many people would come on a steamship?
About 3000
400
True or False: 20% of people were detained and denied entry at Ellis Island.
False. 20% were detained, but only 2% turned away.
400
What did a chalk "X" represent if the doctors marked you with it?
Insanity
400
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
500
During what years was Ellis Island operational?
1892-1924
500
If you were turned away at Ellis Island, who paid the cost of your return to Europe?
The steamship company.
500
Why would a name be recorded incorrectly at Ellis Island?
Many names were misspelled.
500
How long did the medical exam take?
Six seconds!
500
What is the capital of North Dakota?
Bismark
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