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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...
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What is the historical significance of Ellis Island - where is it and what would happen to immigrants there?
ellis island is a place where imagrants come to the usa.
In what place in New York City would immigrants be admitted into the US on the East Coast?
At the Ellis Island Immigration Station on Ellis Island.
Where did Ellis island come from?
Ellis Island is an island in the harbor of New York City. For about 60 years, from 1892 to 1954, people immigrating from other countries to the United States would arrive by ship at Ellis Island. http://www.ellisisland.org/genealogy/ellis_island_history.asp
Would you have wanted to work as an immigration officer at Ellis Island?
no
What is the boats name from Italy to Ellis Island?
There were hundreds of different ships that travelled from Italy to Ellis Island. You would have to search the records to identify a specific ship.
What is the San Francisco landmark called the Ellis Island of the West?
You would visit Angel Island.
How was immigrants life in Ellis Island?
Immigrants reacted to Ellis Island with a range of emotions. Anxiety, sadness, excitement, and depression was common. Many passed through the entry process quickly, while others were detained. From the moment the process began, men were separated from the women and children, neither knowing when they would see the other again.
How did people work at Ellis island?
Since Ellis Island was a small community the people who worked there were everything from cleaning staff to doctors/nurses. People who worked for the federal government as secretaries and immigration officers would also work there. The new arrivals had to be processed so anyone that was involved in that would be found at Ellis Island.
What would an Irishman bring to Ellis Island?
Hope fully a passport.
How did families already in America know to meet their loved ones at Ellis island?
Families already in America often received advance notice from their loved ones who were immigrating, typically through letters or telegrams. These communications would inform them of the expected arrival and the need to meet at Ellis Island, which was the primary processing station for immigrants. Additionally, word-of-mouth and community networks within immigrant groups helped spread information about the arrival process. As a result, many families were prepared to greet their relatives upon arrival.
What did children do for fun at Ellis Island?
they would play a game called clankers.
How did the Japanese family life change when they came to Ellis Island?
they would have to cheek them
