Ellis Island: Gateway to America
Explore the history and significance of Ellis Island as a major immigration port in the United States.
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Ellis Island: Gateway to America
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What was the primary purpose of Ellis Island in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
A military base
A tourist attraction
An immigration inspection station
A trading post
2. Which city's harbor is Ellis Island located in?
Boston
New York City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
3. Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island were often inspected for their health and .
4. The main building on Ellis Island where immigrants were processed is called the building.
5. All immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island were allowed to enter the United States.
True
False
6. Ellis Island processed immigrants from all over the world, but mostly from Europe.
True
False
7. Describe one challenge immigrants faced when arriving at Ellis Island.
8. Why is Ellis Island considered an important part of American history?
Look at the image of the island below. Although it's a generic island, imagine it represents Ellis Island.
9. Based on what you know about Ellis Island, what kinds of buildings or activities might have taken place on this island if it were Ellis Island?
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