Ellis Island - History of Immigration to the United States

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Across
  1. 2. (two words)Large groups of immigrants arriving during specific periods.
  2. 5. Someone who translated for immigrants who didn’t speak English.
  3. 6. The process of adapting to a new culture.
  4. 8. Crowded, often poor housing where many immigrants lived.
  5. 10. (three words)A place where immigrants officially entered the United States.
  6. 15. Fear or hatred of foreigners.
  7. 16. A list of passengers on ships arriving at Ellis Island.
  8. 22. The type of boat many immigrants traveled on.
  9. 24. (two words)The hope of better opportunities and a prosperous life.
  10. 26. The legal process of becoming a U.S. citizen.
  11. 27. (two words)Reasons immigrants were attracted to the United States.
  12. 28. Immigrants were sometimes held here before being allowed entry.
Down
  1. 1. (two words)Reasons immigrants left their home countries.
  2. 3. The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
  3. 4. Being sent back to one’s home country.Visa – A document allowing immigrants entry into a country.
  4. 7. Last names, which were often changed or altered during immigration processing.
  5. 9. (two words)A health check immigrants underwent at Ellis Island.
  6. 11. Room – The large hall where initial immigrant inspections occurred.
  7. 12. (three words)A symbol of freedom and a welcoming sight for immigrants.
  8. 13. The status of being a legal member of a country.
  9. 14. (three words)Organizations that helped immigrants adjust to life in America.
  10. 17. (two words)The main entry point for immigrants.
  11. 18. (three words)The body of water where Ellis Island is located.
  12. 19. (two words)Neighborhoods where immigrants from the same country lived together.
  13. 20. A period of isolation for those suspected of having contagious diseases.
  14. 21. The process immigrants underwent at Ellis Island.
  15. 22. The lower deck of the ship where many immigrants traveled, often in poor conditions.
  16. 23. (three words)A significant event that destroyed original immigration records in 1897.
  17. 25. (two words)The immigration station on the West Coast.