Ellis Island
Where is Ellis Island located?
The New York harbor
Where is Angel Island located?
San Fransisco, California
What is an immigrant?
Someone that comes to the US with the intent to live permanently.
What is one way you can gain citizenship?
Born on US soil. parents are citizens, etc.
What group of people usually came through Ellis Island?
Europian immigrants
What group of people usually came through Angel Island?
Which group of immigrants mostly settled in Iowa?
German immigrants
What is a Visa?
A pass that lets you temporarily visit the US.
How many immigrants came through Elllis Island?
Between 1892 and 1954 about 12 million.
What were some pull factors for Chinese immigrants?
Work/jobs, land, freedom, etc.
Which group of immigrants mostly settled in Utah?
UK/British immigrants
What is one benefit of being a US citizen?
You can vote, you can run for office, you can bring your family, ect.
What were some questions that immigrants would be asked when getting interviewed/interrogated?
Their name, age, race, gender, occupation, destination
What were some push factors for Chinese immigrants?
Overcrowded cities, civil unrest and shortages of food.
Why did Danish immigrants come to Iowa?
They had just lost a war and Germany got their territory. They were trying to escape and have freedom.
What is one thing a citizen must do?
Obey laws, attend school until 16, pay taxes, serve in court, etc.
What does LHXE stand for?
L lameness
H possible heart condition
X mental problem
E eye condition
When did Angel Island shutdown?
1940
When did most of the Danish immigrants come to Iowa?
1880s - 1920s
If Tommy's parents are both from Germany but he is born in Iowa, is he a US citizen?
Yes. Even though both of his parents were born in Germany he was born on American soil which automatically makes him a citizen.