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How did families already in America know to meet their loved ones at Ellis island?
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Why would families get separated in Ellis Island?
Ellis Island was a tiny island used to process immigrants to the USA for several years. Ellis Island was not "homeland" to anyone. Many immigrants came to the USA looking for jobs, a change / break from their old lives in their homeland, to join up with their relatives already in the USA, or to marry someone in the USA in arranged marriage. Probably more reasons as well...
Did Mexicans go through Ellis island to get into America?
All passengers who came to America from 1855 to 1890 had to go through Ellis Island. Passengers were inspected for contagious disease.
Is Angel Island the entrance to America?
It was known as the Ellis Island of the West.
What happen at Ellis Island?
immigrants came to Ellis island to be checked and processed to America
Why was Ellis Island builted?
Ellis Island was not built, it is a natural land form.
Ellis Island is considered the g to America?
a grandma place
Where were most European immigrants processed in America?
Ellis Island
What might ellis island receive the populations as an island of tears?
Ellis island receives the populations as an island of tears because it is where 12 million immigrants made their first stop to America.
What does the symbol of Ellis Island represent?
Ellis Island represents immigration, freedom, and America as a whole
Why was it called Island of tears?
If you are referring to Ellis Island, it is because many families were split and sent back, and it was tear provoking; on an island. Hence the name.
Where did Irish people go when they first arrive in America?
ellis island
Why is Ellis Island a historical site?
Ellis Island is a historical site because that is where many immigrants first landed when coming to America to begin a new life.
