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A journey begins with leaving one place and venturing forth toward a new one. Millions of immigrants left their homelands in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to seek the promise of a better future in America. Why did they abandon their homeland? Some fled from political oppression or slavery, others sought work or the possibility of acquiring land to farm. Those who entered the Great Hall on Ellis Island did so with fear in their hearts and hope in their eyes.Come follow along and explore their dreams and experiences as they passed through the gates on Ellis Island. Perhaps you will see one of your ancestors reflected in their eyes. For most immigrants the end of their transatlantic voyage was a new beginning, for others it became "An Island of Tears."
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WINNER OF THE B.R.A.G. MEDALLION2018 FINALIST IN THE TOP SHELF BOOK AWARDS IN CHILDREN'S NONFICTIONWhat is Ellis Island and why is it so important to our history?Find out about the history of the island and who designed the immigration building. Walk in the footsteps of the immigrants as they waited on long lines in the Great Hall before they answered questions, underwent medical examinations and were categorized. Meet some of the people who worked on Ellis Island and view the faces of the immigrants on the walls of the Museum. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN- Who was the first immigrant?- How many questions were asked?- How long did the medical exam take and how were immigrants marked?- What percent failed inspection and what happened to them?- How many Americans trace ancestors through Ellis Island? Why did Ellis Island get the nickname, "Island of Tears?" Learn about the "sad side" of the island and what happened after it was closed to immigration. YOU WILL ALSO LEARN THESE AMAZING FACTS- Meet some of the inspectors- What happened on Ellis Island during World War II and the Cold War- See photographs of the immigrants and trace their pathway to America- Learn about the Cold War- The argument the Supreme Court settled in 1998 Begin your journey, CLICK on the BUY BUTTON NOW