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ELLIS ISLAND, stairs of separation, Baggage room, Kissing room - Coggle…
ELLIS ISLAND
most important
immigration station
40% of Americans
descend from immigrants who passed there
immigrantsi came from different countries
they escaped from poverty, war, perseccutions
they searched a new life and opportunities
the journey
was
long and difficult
at the arrival:
Police checked
first
and
second class
passengers
processed on the spot and allowed to enter USA
Third class passengers
moved to
Ellis Island
stairs of separation
deteined
west / south
north/NY
Baggage room
Where the immigrants left their precious baggage
Phisical exam
doctors looked for any health problem
Legal inspection
29 questions
; a translator
if all was ok...
they enter USA
if
not ok
the were detained in hospital or dormitory
Kissing room
relatives and friends waiting for immigrants