Ellis island
What city is Ellis Island located near?
New york city
Angel Island is located in which U.S. state?
California
Many immigrants came to Iowa for what type of work?
farming or agriculture
What is the term for someone born in the U.S. automatically becoming a citizen?
birthright citizenship
What ocean did most immigrants pass?
Atlantic Ocean.
Immigrants from which continent mainly passed through Angel Island?
Asia
Which country did many early Iowa immigrants come from?
Germany
What test must immigrants pass to become U.S. citizens?
nutrealization test
What year did Ellis Island open as a station?
1892.
Why was Angel Island sometimes called the "Ellis Island of the West"?
it served a similar immigration purpose on the West Coast
What is one reason immigrants chose Iowa?
available land or job opportunities
How old must you be to apply for U.S. citizenship?
18
About how many immigrants passed through Ellis Island during its operation?
over 12 million
What year did Angel Island immigration station close?
1940
Which river was important for immigrants settling in Iowa?
Mississippi River
What is one responsibility of U.S. citizens?
3 options
voting, obeying laws, or serving on a jury
Name one reason immigrants could be sent back from Ellis Island.
What is failing a health inspection or legal interview.
How did the treatment of immigrants at Angel Island differ from Ellis Island?
immigrants were detained longer and questioned more intensely
Name one cultural impact immigrants had on Iowa?
bringing new languages, foods, or traditions
How many years must someone usually live in the U.S. before applying for citizenship?
5 years