They called it the Island of Tears.
yes, they needed to come through Ellis island to become legal immigrants
Because in Italy they lived in poverty.
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the top three countries that immigrants came to Ellis island from were Ireland Italy and Germany.
Italians did not have many difficulties. The 3 biggest were the boat ride over, filling out the forms, and doing the tests done on them in Ellis island. The boat ride over costed 15$ (about 400$ now) for a steerage seat, which was located underneath sea level. One of the forms was the nulla osta. Before they were allowed to leave Ellis island, they had to take multiple tests. Both medical and IQ tests. Ellis island is located in NY and is where almost all Italian immigrants immigrated to.
yes, they needed to come through Ellis island to become legal immigrants
Because in Italy they lived in poverty.
In the majority there were citizens from Europe with the Irish, Italians and Germans to lead the list of the immigrants of the times.
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The main immigrants were Italians, but their was a variety of other nationalities there, including other Europeans, Asians, etc.
the top three countries that immigrants came to Ellis island from were Ireland Italy and Germany.
The Ellis of Ellis Island was named after Ruby Ellis who was the first immigrant from Russia.
Italians did not have many difficulties. The 3 biggest were the boat ride over, filling out the forms, and doing the tests done on them in Ellis island. The boat ride over costed 15$ (about 400$ now) for a steerage seat, which was located underneath sea level. One of the forms was the nulla osta. Before they were allowed to leave Ellis island, they had to take multiple tests. Both medical and IQ tests. Ellis island is located in NY and is where almost all Italian immigrants immigrated to.
What is special about Ellis Island?
They usually gathered in groups near Ellis Island in big cities. It's usually where they could find the most work. Italians =]
Immigrants got to Ellis island by boat
Ellis island started out as just an empty place in New York City and was made into Ellis island