What happened to immigrants on arrival to the USA?

Your group has to produce an information poster on the experiences of immigrants to the USA.

Your research could take you in many different directions.   Ensure that each member of your group has a topic or area of research.  The websites on the right are useful starting points.

Some areas you may want to consider:

• The eight stops at Ellis Island
• What happened to immigrants on arrival to the USA?
• Why were immigrants detained at Ellis Island?
• Who was restricted from coming to the USA?
• Immigrant experiences – eg Seymour Rechzeit
• Experiences in New York after processing at Ellis Island

Waves of Immigration: Ellis Island

Ellis Island Foundation

Big Apple History

Ellis Island in pictures

Stories of yesterday and today: immigration

Urban log cabin

New York Harbour Parks

Wikimedia Commons: Ellis Island