1. Read about Seymour, a child who immigrated to the United States. After reading his story, use creative thinking to write your own story. Imagine that you and your family are going to travel to America from the country that you wrote on your index card. Put together five journal entries that describe your journey from your country and through Ellis Island.
Seymour's Story
2. Immigrants coming through Ellis Island were asked questions to determine if they would cause problem
s once they were in the United States. From the information that you have gathered, write down five questions that an Ellis Island official might ask your family.3. More than 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954. Over 50% of Americans can trace at least one relative that entered the United States through Ellis Island. Visit Ancestor Hunt to see if you have immigrant ancestors. Type in your real last name and see if the Ellis Island database includes your last name!
