Understanding Immigration through Ellis Island

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet explores the role of Ellis Island in American immigration, focusing on key vocabulary and concepts. Students will analyze sources and develop an understanding of the immigrant experience.

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Understanding Immigration through Ellis Island

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from a New Immigrant's Diary

'Arriving at Ellis Island was both exciting and terrifying. We had to go through long questioning and medical exams before being allowed into America.' Provenance: Diary entry written by Maria Lopez, 1905, upon arriving in the United States.

1.
Define the term 'Ellis Island' and explain its importance in American immigration history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the experiences of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island based on the source and your own knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the key steps an immigrant had to go through at Ellis Island. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Explain how Ellis Island contributed to the growth of American cities and industries. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Analyse the challenges faced by immigrants during their processing at Ellis Island. Use the source and your own knowledge. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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