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What happened to many buildings on Ellis Island in 1897?
What happened to many buildings on Ellis Island in 1897?
- They were renovated
- A fire burned them (correct)
- They were rebuilt
- They were sold
What was the main purpose of Ellis Island?
What was the main purpose of Ellis Island?
- To process immigrants (correct)
- To teach English to immigrants
- To learn about the history of immigration
- To entertain visitors
What was the name of the main building on Ellis Island?
What was the name of the main building on Ellis Island?
- The New York Hall
- The Great Hall (correct)
- The Ellis Building
- The Immigration Station
What was the name of the country that gave America the Statue of Liberty?
What was the name of the country that gave America the Statue of Liberty?
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How many immigrants came through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954?
How many immigrants came through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954?
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What happened to many immigrants' names when they arrived at Ellis Island?
What happened to many immigrants' names when they arrived at Ellis Island?
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What was the name of the island before it became Ellis Island?
What was the name of the island before it became Ellis Island?
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Why was Ellis Island eventually closed?
Why was Ellis Island eventually closed?
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What was the main purpose of the medical exams on Ellis Island?
What was the main purpose of the medical exams on Ellis Island?
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What is Ellis Island used for today?
What is Ellis Island used for today?
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