Ellis Island
Introdution
It was the largest immigration station in the United States from 1892 to 1924
Nicknamed the "Island of Hope"
When did it open?
It operated from 1892 to 1954
The first one who arrived in te Island
He was an 15-year-old, Annie Moore
Today there is a statue of Annie on the island
How many people came in to the island?
Over 12 milion between 1892 and 1924
Around 2.3 milion between 1924 and 1954
Passing the inspection
Who passed the medical test
Who don't passed the medical test
They were sent home
They had to prove they had some money and they could read
If they pass this "step" too they were welcomed
The island today
It is part of the National Park Service together with the Statue of Liberty
Tourists can visit it