Exploring Ellis Island
Learn about Ellis Island, its history, and its importance for immigrants coming to America.
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Exploring Ellis Island
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Ellis Island was a very important place for many people who came to America long ago. It was a special station where immigrants, or people moving from another country, had to go before they could start their new lives in the United States. Millions of people passed through Ellis Island, hoping for a better future.
1. What was Ellis Island mainly used for?
A place for vacations
A station for immigrants
A big school
A shopping center
2. People who move from one country to live in another are called .
3. Immigrants hoped for a better when they came to America.
4. Why do you think Ellis Island was an important place for many families?
5. Only a few hundred people came through Ellis Island.
True
False
This is an illustration of an island, similar to where Ellis Island is located.
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