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Ellis Island

Ellis Island is an island in the New York Harbor that acted as the chief immigration station for the US from 1892 to 1943. Forty percent of Americans can trace their ancestry through at least one person who came through Ellis Island. The site was designated as a national monument in 1965.

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How did Ellis Island grow?

Ellis island grew because of so many immigrants passing to that island it was a island of hope

Did Italians go to Ellis Island?

yes, they needed to come through Ellis island to become legal immigrants

Similarities between Ellis island and Angel Island?

First stop in new land Very long process Medical Exams Filthy, Poorly built building On the ocean Sent back if not healthy

What things would an immigrant bring to Ellis island?

It depends on what country the immigrant was previously from. Ex: Greek. They would bring currency, something to remember their country, (Ex: Athena Doll) something to eat during their voyage, (Ex: Grapes, wine, olive oil, olives, etc.) something to remind you of your family (depending on the time period, maybe a picture or an object that had been passed down through the centuries) and things that would be useful in America during that time period.

How did the practices at angel island reveal a bias certain immigrants?

The practices at Angel Island reveal a bias against certain immigrants because Chinese Immigrants were detained for weeks or months in prison-like facilities while awaiting a ruling on whether or not they could stay. Other immigrants passed through Angel Island fairly quickly.

Whats the difference between Ellis Island and Angel island?

I believe that in addition to the already stated facts about the two the main difference was that Angel island only accepted immigrants who had relatives or someone that they knew in the U.S. which is where mail-away brides came in handy, the brides could "sell themselves" to someone in the U.S. and say they were related and have them pick you up. That was another thing about Angel is that you couldn't walk out of the building you had to be picked up from someone, like the man/woman who you sold yourself to.

Is Ellis Island man made?

Yes,

Close to the mouth of the Hudson River in New York harbor is an island of two and a half acres in extent, whereon land in the United States some of the citizens of the future.

Formerly known as Oyster Island, now called Ellis Island, it was in 1808 acquired for $10,000 by the State of New York when Daniel D. Tompkins was Governor. For a long time it was use for the storage of Naval materials, and some time in the "sixties" a newspaper reporter, in search of a sensation, discovered that if the powder magazine on the island blew up, millions of New York property would go to glory a few moments later. Congress made a note of the matter; the newspaper which had agitated the subject informed the public, in big head lines, that through its enterprise the national legislature was about to take steps to save New York from destruction. Then Congress dropped the whole thing; the civil War broke out, and the enterprising newspaper discovered new sensations. It forgot about Ellis Island, and New York managed to escape being blown up.

In 1880 Ellis Island, together with the islands known as Governor's, Bedloe's (on which stands the Statue of Liberty), and David's; Forts Lafayette, Hamilton, Wadsworth, and Schuyler were granted by the State of New York to the United States. When "Uncle Sam" wisely decided to look after his future nephews and nieces himself, and to stop the many abuses which occurred when the introduction of immigrants into this country was made under the supervision of certain states having great ports --- notably New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Louisiana --- he selected Ellis Island as the dumping ground for those who came to the Empire City.

Castle Garden, which Jenny Lind made historic with her marvelous warbling, had been for many years the landing place of our political magnates. All sorts of conditions of men, women, and children were allowed to gain a foothold in New York through its gates. The Board of Immigration --- a State board --- charged the United States Government fifty cents for every Tom, Dick, and Harry, good or bad, who fled from tyranny or justice from the old world to the new, and there are a good many pickings to be found in a couple of hundred thousand fifty-cent pieces.

So abuses grew worse and worse, and at last what is known as the Owen law was passed. It restricted the indiscriminate introduction of paupers into this country. But man is vile, especially in T-----y H--l {Tammany Hall - the then New York City political machine. - Lou Alfano}, and the late Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Windom, decided that the United States Government had better look after immigration itself.

Castle Garden became a thing of the past as far as immigrants were concerned. For a short time immigrants were landed at the Barge Office, but now they are looked after by United States officers at Ellis Island, in a manner which contrasts strongly in favor of the federal government.

No official record was made of the influx of foreigners into this country till 1820, but the immigration from the close of the Revolutionary way to that time is estimated at 225,000.

From 1820 to 1890 the number of immigrants had reached 15,641,688.

What happened to latoya francois in the clardie Ellis murder case?

13 years obstruction to justice. The shooter, hers cousin Earl Russell (via opcso.org) was Arrested too

Who is Arne Peterssen?

the last immigrant to pass through ellis island

How did the practices at Angel Island reveal a bias against certain immigrants?

The practices at Angel Island reveal a bias against certain immigrants because Chinese Immigrants were detained for weeks or months in prison-like facilities while awaiting a ruling on whether or not they could stay. Other immigrants passed through Angel Island fairly quickly.

Why did doctors give a 6 second exam at Ellis island?

If you mean medical doctors, they would be looking for infectious and contagious diseases. TB is an example.

What people were taken to Ellis Island?

More than 12 million people from many different countries, cultures and walks of life - poor and rich alike. You can read details about the history of Ellis Island here:

http://www.ellisisland.org/genealogy/ellis_island_history.asp

and a year by year breakdown of the statistics here:

www.nps.gov/elis/forteachers/upload/Statistics.pdf

What is the duration of Forgotten Ellis Island?

The duration of Forgotten Ellis Island is 1.03 hours.

What ways has immigration canged from the past?

Back then when people immigrated, they would have to go through a series of tests and medical exams to make sure they weren't bringing any diseases into the country. If you had a disease, you would have to go back to your home country. Now we have enough medical experience to possibly cure those diseases. Plus they arent as common anymore.