Essay Planning: Immigration and Ellis Island
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the role of Ellis Island in American immigration history, focusing on structuring arguments and supporting evidence.
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Essay Planning: Immigration and Ellis Island
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Role of Ellis Island in American Immigration
Essay Title/Question:
To what extent did Ellis Island facilitate American immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Introduction Thesis:
- Outline the importance of Ellis Island as a symbol and process of immigration.
- State the main argument about its role in shaping American society.
Point 1 with evidence:
- Describe Ellis Island as the primary entry point for millions of immigrants.
- Provide evidence such as the number of immigrants processed annually and the types of inspections conducted.
Point 2 with evidence:
- Discuss the opportunities Ellis Island provided for new immigrants, including jobs and community formation.
- Support with examples of immigrant stories or policies encouraging settlement.
Counter-argument:
- Consider criticisms, such as the harsh inspections and exclusionary policies.
- Mention instances where Ellis Island was a barrier rather than an entry point.
Conclusion:
- Summarise the debate, reaffirming the significance of Ellis Island in American immigration history.
- Offer a balanced view on its positive and negative impacts.
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Explain why Ellis Island is considered a symbol of immigration in America. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the experiences of immigrants processed at Ellis Island with the policies in place. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Analyse how Ellis Island impacted the opportunities available to new immigrants. (5 marks)
[5 marks]4.
Outline some criticisms of Ellis Island and its role in immigration. (3 marks)
[3 marks]5.
Explain the significance of Ellis Island in shaping American immigration policies. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Compare the immigrant groups processed at Ellis Island and their reasons for coming to America. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Analyse the long-term impact of Ellis Island on American society. (5 marks)
[5 marks]8.
Outline the reasons why some groups faced difficulties upon arrival at Ellis Island. (3 marks)
[3 marks]9.
Compare the public perceptions of Ellis Island during its peak operation with modern views on immigration. (4 marks)
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