Immigration in the United States Ellis Island and Angel Island

Agenda Compare and Contrast Ellis Island and Angel Island through poems, photographs, and individual stories Take a mock citizenship test. Would you pass to become a U.S. citizen?

“Land of Opportunity” Job Opportunities American Ideals Crowding in native countries Religious Freedom Political unrest in native countries Promise of freedom Reunite with family

Ellis Island Europeans traveled to Ellis Island to be admitted into the United States. Home to Lady Liberty, a sign of America when coming over on boats Immigrants took a citizenship test and had a physical. Typically took 3-5 hrs but could take a day or so depending on paperwork. 12 million immigrated through Ellis Island between 1892-1954

Then and Now

The New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame With conquering limbs astride from land to land Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame "Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" by Emma Lazarus, New York City, 1883

Ellis Island Videos http://www.history.com/topics/ellis- island/videos/arrival-at-ellis-island http://www.history.com/topics/ellis- island/videos/detained-at-ellis-island

Angel Island Processed 1000s of Chinese Immigrants. The Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) made the process long & tedious. Chinese without family members in the U.S. were not allowed to immigrate to the U.S. (relationship had to be proven). Some would stay for days, weeks, or years in detention or awaiting deportation. From 1910-1940, 100,000+ immigrated through Angel Island.

A Dormitory Wall Poem Instead of remaining a citizen of China, I willingly became an ox I intended to come to America to earn a living. The western styled buildings are lofty; But I have not the luck to live in them. How was anyone to know That my dwelling place would be a prison? -Anonymous

Venn Diagram With your partner, complete a Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting Ellis Island to Angel Island. Take into consideration: discussion, pictures, poem, short stories, videos, etc.

Venn Diagram Angel Island Ellis Island Europeans immigrated through here It was a quick process: a matter of hrs or one day Located in New York Did not have to prove family relation to enter country What other points did you make? Angel Island Chinese immigrated through here Could be held for days, weeks, or even years Located in California Had to prove on paper the family ties one had in America What other points did you make? Gave physical exams before admittance Gave tests of American knowledge Allowed people into USA On islands What other points did you make?