Immigrant facts
Who was the first immigrant to ever be processed in Ellis Island?
Annie Moore
What percent of immigrants were denied entry into America
2 Percent
How many Immigrants came through Ellis Island
What did Immigrants influence
Answers will vary: Language, Clothing, Song, and Religion.
The earliest arrivals included large numbers of Irish, Germans, and ______________
Scandinavians
How long did it take for each inspection per immigrant?
3-7 hours per person
How many Immigrants came to Ellis Island on average per day?
1,900 Immigrants
Why did millions of immigrants take the jobs of American-born citizens?
They worked for less pay
What was Ellis Island used for before it became a portal for immigrants?
A place where pirates and criminals were condemned to death.
What were some of the reasons immigrants were denied?
Answers will vary: Poverty, Disease, Homosexuality, Ethnicity, etc.
Why was immigration in America becoming so popular?
Answers will vary: Job opportunities, war, famine, refuge, etc.
What challenges did Immigrants have to face when living in America?
Answers will vary: racial discrimination, identity disruption, language learning, etc.
How many babies were born at Ellis Island?
350 babies exactly
What year did Ellis Island start receiving immigrants?
1892....BONUS POINT IF YOU SAY THE MONTH AND DAY.
What percentage of New York City's population were either immigrants or first generation
three-fourths
After Congress passed the Immigration Act of 1924 which races weren't allowed into America?
Asian and Jewish European Immigrants
What is Ellis island sister island called?
Angel Island
What was the tragedy of Ellis Island?
More than 3,500 Immigrants died there.
BONUS!!!!! What was the 1 most popular ethnicity coming into America?
The Irish
Why weren't Holocaust refugees allowed into Ellis Island?
The State Department claimed that Jewish immigrants could threaten national security