Ellis Island
What were examples of push factors for the Europeans?
Hunger, Lack of Jobs, Food Shortages, Crowded Cities
Where is Angel Island Located?
1856 to 1860
When did the Danes Arrive?
How Old do you have to be to Vote?
Eighteen
Where is Ellis Island located?
New York Harbor
Many Available Jobs, Escape Poverty, Higher Working Wages
What were Pull Factors for Crossing the Southern Border, Immigrants from Mexico?
These Immigrants Pulled Handcarts for Over 1300 Miles
What was Unique About the Danes Group?
Obey Laws, Pay Taxes, Register for the Military Draft, Serve in Court
What are things you Must do as a Citizen?
Job Opportunities, Natural Resources, Freedom
What were pull factors for Europeans?
Orchards, Vineyards, Farms
Where were Common Work Places?
Settled in the Early 1850s
When did the Czech & Slovak Community Group Arrive?
Someone from a Foreign Country (Tourists, Students)
What is an Alien?
How Many Immigrants came through Ellis Island?
Over Twelve Million Immigrants
How Many Immigrants were from Canada?
900,000 Immigrants
The Korab Group
What Czech & Slovak Community End Up in Iowa?
Someone Coming to the US with the Intent to Live Permanently
What is an Immigrant?
How did the Europeans Cross the Atlantic?
How many Countries were Processed in Angel Island?
Over 80 Countries were Processed in Angel Island
Whats Unique About the Middle Eastern Immigrants?
Many of the Lebanese Immigrants were Muslim