Ellis Island And Immigration Jeopardy Jeopardy Template

Factors	Experiences	Ellis Island	The Nativists	Random
100 The need for workers in the U.S. What was the main cause of the great migration to the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s?	100 the process of holding on to older traditions while adapting to a new culture Define acculturation	100 an immigration station What was Ellis Island used for between 1892 and 1924?	100 people who opposed immigration into the United States Who were the Nativists?	100 True True or False: Ellis Island had its own power station, hospital, and cafeteria
200 Industrial jobs, land opportunity,promise of freedom, and freedom of religion What factors were pulling immigrants to the United States?	200 through friends, family, neighbors, labor contractors, and employ agencies How did immigrants find jobs?	200 a national park What is Ellis Island today?	200 They differed in language, religion, and customs Why did the nativists think immigrants would not fit into the American way of life?	200 about 12 million Around how many immigrants came through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924?
300 Land was scarce in Europe, political or religious persecution, and political unrest What were the factors pushing European immigrants away from their home countries?	300 in Upper New York Bay Where is Ellis Island located?	300 They were sent back home. What happened to people who didn't pass the inspections on Ellis Island?	300 Concern over cultural differences led to more restrictive immigration laws What role did nativism play in federal policy?	300 $20 About how much money did an immigrant have to have in their pocket before entering the U.S.?
400 The United States had freedom of religion and politics Why did many immigrants who were persecuted for religious or political beliefs in their home countries come to the United States?	400 they learned English in school and wanted to be considered American Why did many people drop their families culture?	400 They had to pass a medical test, prove they had money, and after 1917, prove they could read What did immigrants have to prove and go through to be able to continue through Ellis Island to the U. S.?	400 To restrict immigration in order to preserve America for white, native-born Protestants What was the main agenda of the nativists?	400 the early wave of English, Irish, Germans, and Scandinavians What are 'old' immigrants?
500 1897 What year did a fire destroy the main building on Ellis Island?	500 6 seconds About how long did the primary medical examination last?	500 Annie Moore, 15 Who was the first person to go through Ellis Island and how old was she?	500 about 2% What percent of the immigrants were sent back home?	500 29 How many questions did immigrants have to answer to enter the U.S.?

Ellis Island and Immigration Jeopardy

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