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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.
What else can I help you with?
Why is Britain called the nation of islands?
It is not. It is called "An island nation" because of the fact that the island and nation of Great Britain are one and the same.
What island did the Dutch buy from the Manhates Indians in 1626?
the island of manhatan (then called new amsterdam)
What colony was called red island?
Red Island is actually located in Canada in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
What is the contemporary name for the Caribbean island century pirates referred to as Hispaniola?
Still called Hispaniola, the island is shared by 2 nations- Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Is There A Town Once Called Kororaeka?
i believe that Russell in the north island was once that town.Russell is located on Kororaeka beach.
What did the Italians call Ellis Island?
They called it the Island of Tears.
What are the release dates for Island of Hope Island of Tears - 1989?
Island of Hope Island of Tears - 1989 was released on: USA: 1989 (CINE)
Why was Ellis island known as the island of hope?
Ellis Island was known as The Island of Tears beacuse of the different experience that the new immigrants had. also how they felt when they got tot he united states.
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 is the nickname for Ellis Island?
it has a lot of nicknames. Island of Hope, Island of Tears, Gateway to Freedom.
How did the island gain reputation as t he island of tears?
they got split from there familes
What is 8th book in the Alex Rider series called?
It is called "Crocodile tears" or "alligator tears".
What are some exhibits at Ellis Island Museum?
the wall of honor, peopling of america, documentary "island of hope, island of tears"
Is there a book called Fire Tears?
We cannot locate a book called "Fire Tears". However there are two similar titles. "Tears of Fire" by Nelle McFather and "Tears of Fire" by Evan Mychal Smith.
What are tears called?
Lacerations
What was the name given to forced movement of indians out of the south?
The Trail of Tears (APEX)
What was the removal of native Americans westward called the Trail of Tears?
yes, it was called the trail of tears hope this helps-G
