Immigration 1880s-1920s

​At the turn of the century, people around the world heard about the job opportunities in America. Most immigrants came from Europe. Some also came from Asia. All immigrants had to through immigration stations: Ellis Island & Angel Island. They hoped for a better life for their families.

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Hope For A Better Life

Multiple Choice

An immigrant is...

• Someone who moved to another country.

• Someone born in America.

Located in New York, this immigration station processed the most European immigrants in the 1900's. They came from Ireland, Great Britain, Scotland, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. Few were turned away.

​​Ellis Island

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​Located in San Francisco Bay, this station processed immigrants from Asia (countries such as China & Japan). These immigrants were discriminated against and many were turned away. Those that were processed struggled to find jobs and sufficient living conditions.

​​Angel Island

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Multiple Choice

Between 1892 and 1954, 12 million immigrants passed through _________ Island.

• Statue

• Ellis

• Liberty

Angel Island

• The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was meant to prevent most Chinese immigrants from entering the country. However, many Chinese immigrants continues to come to California.

• Between 1910 and 1940, Chinese immigrants were stopped at Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. They stayed there until immigration officials decided whether they could enter the US.

• Chinese immigrants were allowed to enter if they had an immediate family member who was already a US citizen.

Multiple Choice

Where did the Chinese immigrants stay until they were let into the United States?

• Ellis Island

• Los Angeles

• Angel Island

• San Diego

Asian immigrants had a harder time entering America. Strict laws limited the number of Chinese immigrants processed. They could only enter if they were the son or daughter of someone already living in America.​

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​Chinese Immigrants

Every immigrant was examined by a doctor.​​ Doctors checked for sickness or illness, dental, vision and more. Good health indicated that he/she was able to work and earn a living. Those that were rejected were sent back to their homelands.

​*check out virtual tour of Ellis Island online*

​Healthy Immigrants Only

Multiple Choice

What kind of inspection did passengers go through at Ellis Island?

• clothing

• medical

• musical

• car

Multiple Select

Why did some immigrants come to the United States?

• to find work

• better pizza

• to see natural disasters

• a better life

• religious freedom

Immigrants were mostly poor and settled near areas where they came in to. These areas also had jobs where they worked. Immigrants created cultural neighborhoods.

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​Where did they settle?

​These neighborhoods encouraged immigrants from the same country, language, food, and customs to dwell together. Places like, "Chinatown" or "Little Italy" still exist today in major cities.