Ellis Island Treasure Hunt

  1. When was Ellis Island in operation?
  2. What did immigrants bring with them?
  3. Did the immigrants go straight to Ellis Island when they arrived in New York Harbor?
  4. What kinds of examinations did immigrants endure?
  5. What happened if they couldn't read English?
  6. How long did immigrants stay at Ellis Island? What did they eat? Where did they sleep? What did they do as they waited?
  7. What was the "Staircase of Separation?"
  8. What impressions did immigrants have of Ellis Island?
  9. List five other facts you learned from your tour?

Treasure Hunt Answers

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