The United States is a cultural melting pot of many different nationalities. This is mainly due to the large amount of immigrants coming to America. Ellis Island was the first stop for most immigrants from Europe. Between 1820 and 1924 nearly 35 million people came to the United States from all over the world. Over 12 million entered through Ellis Island, where doctors and legal inspectors examined them.
Imagine that you are seeking a new life in America. Before you even leave for your journey, you must prepare the proper documents and make sure that you and your family will be able to make the journey safely.
During this WebQuest simulation, you will learn more about the experiences of the immigrants. You will be asked to complete research and tasks that will help to complete your journey to the United States.Use the Gathering Information links to gain knowledge about the journey that you will make, and then follow the instructions under the Ellis Island Tasks link to successfully complete your journey to America.
Travel back in time and relive the experiences that some of your very own ancestors may have taken!
