Immigrants enter America through an island called E.L.L.I.S. Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
E.E. 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.L. Left homes seeking freedom, opportunity, and hope From immigrants from eastern Europe Italian, Polish, and Russian immigrants most common Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
L.L. Low pay/dangerous conditions Work conditions were terrible for new immigrants Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
I.I. Immigrants assimilate into “Melting Pot” “Melting Pot:” idea that immigrants added to and accepted American culture Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
S.S. Statue of Liberty nearby Statue of Liberty is on a nearby island Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?