Immigration 5th Grade

What was the first place many immigrants went to before they began their lives in America?

• The Statue of Liberty

• Ellis Island

• The United States

• New York City

What is the main reason why many immigrants wanted to move to the United States?

• to learn a new language and meet new people

• to separate from their families

• to have more job opportunities and a better life

• to go on an exciting vacation and travel

Why was Ellis Island known as the Island of Hope.

It was where many immigrants ___________________________

• learned about their family history.

• faced discrimination and were mistreated.

• got their first jobs in America.

• began new lives in America.

Immigrants were only allowed to bring as many things as they could carry. Which is most likely the reason why?

• People got money for each item they carried.

• Immigrants were given money to buy new things.

• The boats were crowded and there was little space.

• Larger items were often stolen.

A person who comes from another country to live in a new country is called ____________________________.

• an immigrant

• an incomer

• a migrant worker

• settler

A special way of doing something that is shared by a group of people is ____________________________.

• culture

• custom

• contribution

• immigrant

The beliefs and way of life of a group of people is __________________________________.

• culture

• custom

• contribution

• immigrant

Some immigrants came to America to escape war.

• True

• False

I am the statue that greeted many immigrants who entered New York Harbor. What am I?

• Ellis Island

• Statue of LIberty

• Angel Island

What phrase is used to describe America?

• blended

• melting pot

• adventurous

• lucky