Ellis Island Immigration History

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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?

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?

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?

France Signup and view all the answers

How many immigrants came through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954?

Twenty million Signup and view all the answers

What happened to many immigrants' names when they arrived at Ellis Island?

They were changed Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the island before it became Ellis Island?

Oyster Island Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ellis Island eventually closed?

Immigration laws changed Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the medical exams on Ellis Island?

To test for diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is Ellis Island used for today?

To educate visitors about immigration Signup and view all the answers

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What happened to many buildings on Ellis Island in 1897?

What was the main purpose of Ellis Island?

What was the name of the main building on Ellis Island?

What was the name of the country that gave America the Statue of Liberty?

How many immigrants came through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954?

What happened to many immigrants' names when they arrived at Ellis Island?

What was the name of the island before it became Ellis Island?

Why was Ellis Island eventually closed?

What was the main purpose of the medical exams on Ellis Island?

What is Ellis Island used for today?

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