Ellis Island: Processing & Arrival Exercise

Ellis Island: Processing & Arrival

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Ellis Island: Processing & Arrival

Explore the arrival and processing procedures immigrants experienced at Ellis Island. Learn about the steps newcomers underwent as they entered the United States.

Questions

  1. MultiChoice

    Where is Ellis Island located?

  2. MultiChoice

    What was the primary purpose of Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954?

  3. MultiChoice

    Which test was given to immigrants at Ellis Island to check for contagious diseases?

  4. MultiChoice

    How did inspectors at Ellis Island mark immigrants who showed signs of illness?

  5. MultiChoice

    Who was the first immigrant processed at Ellis Island in 1892?

  6. MultiChoice

    What nickname did Ellis Island acquire because some families were separated there?

  7. MultiChoice

    What percentage of immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island were allowed into the United States?

  8. MultiChoice

    Which contagious eye disease was heavily screened for at Ellis Island using a buttonhook tool?

  9. MultiChoice

    From which region did the majority of 'New Immigrants' passing through Ellis Island originate?

  10. MultiChoice

    Why were immigrants required to show a minimum amount of money during legal inspection?

  11. MultiChoice

    For most immigrants passing through Ellis Island without complications, how long did the processing take?

  12. MultiChoice

    Which famous monument stood near Ellis Island, symbolizing freedom and hope for arriving immigrants?