Charles
After Charles left Germany where did he go to meet his friend Oscar?
Switzerland
What two things were on Elis island?
Government building (immigration center)
What does the word exhausted mean?
Extremely tiring.
What is a pull factor?
something that attracts people to move to a new place
Why did Charles Flee Germany?
He wrote a letter accusing the government for being the reason something bad happen.
Where was Charles from?
Germany
Why do many immigrants settle in Large cities?
They are close to ports, other immigrants are in the same area, and there is a lot of opportunities.
something that makes people want to leave a place or escape from a particular situation
What was Charles job? (There are two)
Engineer/ Mathematician
College professor/ teacher
What is that island called in New York?
Elis Island
Why is America called the land of opportunity?
Many people believe it is a place where anyone can work hard, follow their dreams, and have a chance to build a better life, no matter where they come from.
What does immigrated mean?
To come to a place.
I immigrated to the United States.
Why was Charles almost turned away?
He had no job, no money, no home, No family, and he did not speak English.
What continent have we learned about so far in Knowledge?
Europe
What does E Pluribus Unum stand for
Out of many, one
What does Emigrated mean?
To leave a place
How many inventions did Charles make in America?
Over 200.
What is the Island called in San Diego?
Angel Island
What kind of jobs did Chinese immigrants have? Were they easy or hard jobs?
Bonus point if you can list a job.
Dangerous and difficult jobs: jobs in woolen mills, laundries, building railroads.
What does the word blight mean?
It’s when something causes damage or makes a place, plants, or a neighborhood look bad or unhealthy.