immigrants enter america through an island called e.l.l.i.s. chapter 1: an age more golden than...
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Immigrants enter America Immigrants enter America through an island called through an island called
E.L.L.I.S.E.L.L.I.S.
Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
E. Ellis Island (NY harbor)Ellis Island (NY harbor)
Starting in 1890, used as location of federal immigration station
As much as 80% of national immigrants would enter through Ellis
Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
L. Left homes seeking Left homes seeking freedom, opportunity, and freedom, opportunity, and hopehope
From 1871-1921 immigrants from eastern Europe
Italian, Polish, and Russian immigrants most common
Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
L. Low pay/dangerous Low pay/dangerous conditionsconditions
Work conditions were terrible for new immigrants
Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
I. Immigrants assimilate into Immigrants assimilate into “Melting Pot”“Melting Pot”
“Melting Pot:” idea that immigrants added to and accepted American culture
Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
S. Statue of Liberty nearbyStatue of Liberty nearby
Statue of Liberty is on a nearby island
Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?