2. A.Reason for migrating to America 1.Immigrants left their nation of origin and came to America for a variety of reasons. The Most notable are: i.Famine ii.Land Shortages iii.Religious or political persecution iv.Poverty v.Over population

3. A.Ellis Island was the main processing center for immigrants coming into the U.S. from Europe. B.It is an island in the New York Harbor 1.Immigrant Processing at Ellis Island included i.Medical Examination - ii.Legal Inspection iii.Literacy Test iv.Money Exchange Station v.Meeting at the “Kissing Post” and Ferry ride into New York Or New Jersey http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/tour/stop1.htm

4. C. 40% of Americans can trace their roots to Ellis Island. D. 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island hoping to become Americans

7. A.Angel Island was the main processing center for immigrants coming into the U.S. from Asia. B.Angel Island is just off the coast of San Francisco 1.Conditions were much worse than at Ellis Island 2.Immigrant Processing at Angel Island included i.Being assigned a Barrack to live in ii.Medical inspection and physical examination iii.Interrogation Sessions iv.Paperwork processing v.Entry into America

11. A.Immigrants often experience 1.Confusion 2.Anxiety 3.Con-men 4.Thieves When trying to find a place to live, work, buy and sell necessities etc... B.Immigrants from Ethnic communities