Exercise
Ocean Crossing & Steerage Experience
Learn about the ocean crossing experience for immigrants traveling in steerage. Discover the conditions and hardships endured during the journey across the sea.
Questions
-
MultiChoice
What was 'steerage' on a 19th-century transatlantic steamship?
-
MultiChoice
How long did a transatlantic voyage take on a steamship by the late 1800s?
-
MultiChoice
Which conditions characterized steerage travel for poor immigrants?
-
MultiChoice
Which major innovation in ship transportation shortened ocean travel time in the mid-19th century?
-
MultiChoice
How did Ellis Island procedures differ between 1st class and steerage class passengers?
-
MultiChoice
Which health issues were common in steerage due to poor hygiene and overcrowding?
-
MultiChoice
Why did steamship companies pack so many immigrants into steerage class?
-
MultiChoice
What penalty did steamship lines face if U.S. inspectors rejected an immigrant for health reasons?
-
MultiChoice
What type of sleeping arrangements were provided in steerage?
-
MultiChoice
Which famous photographer took the iconic 1907 photograph titled 'The Steerage'?
-
MultiChoice
What was a ship's 'manifest'?
-
MultiChoice
How did most poor immigrants afford steerage tickets?