Sailing to America

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What is Ellis Island?

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Ellis Island was the main entry point for immigrants coming to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Why did doctors inspect immigrants at Ellis Island?

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Doctors inspected immigrants to ensure they were not bringing any illnesses into the country.

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How long did Da save money before the family came to America?

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Da saved money for 1 year before the family came to America.

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What did Nora expect to find in America?

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Nora expected to find more food and work in America.

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What is the significance of Lady Liberty?

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Lady Liberty, or the Statue of Liberty, is a symbol of freedom and hope for immigrants arriving in America.

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What does it mean to make sacrifices for a dream?

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Making sacrifices for a dream means giving up something important now to achieve a bigger goal in the future.

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What is a common reason families immigrate to America?

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Families often immigrate to America for better opportunities, such as jobs and education.

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What does the term 'immigrant' mean?

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An immigrant is a person who moves to a new country to live.

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What is the main theme of the story about sailing to America?

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The main theme is that we need to make small sacrifices to achieve a bigger dream.

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What did the family see when they arrived in America?

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The family saw Lady Liberty and knew they had arrived in America.

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