Your Ancestor’s Journey Name_________________________________ Teacher______________________________ ELA & Reading Hr.__________________
Angel Island
Ellis Island
Use two boxes to write the different facts that you find researching each question. Make sure to Paraphrase!
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What different factors caused your ancestors to leave their homeland and come to America?
2. What preparations did they have to make in order to leave? (What possessions did they take? Who did they take? How did they get to the boat that would take them to America?
3. What was the journey to America like? What hardships did they endure? (Include specific details and facts)
4. What did they have to do to be allowed into America (include what happened to them at their port of entry ie: Ellis Island, Angel Island, or other port of entry.)
5. What obstacles did new immigrants in America face? How did they overcome these obstacles?
6. Should they stay or should they go back? (Was America what they thought it would be? List 2 – 3 reasons why they would stay and 2 – 3 reasons they would return to their homeland.)
7. What did immigrants from your country do for America as new citizens. What did they contribute?
Challenge!! Bonus points! Where did immigrants from your country typically settle? What type of housing did they find?
Use a variety of sources! Example: print books, E-books, primary sources, websites, videos, other. A minimum of 3 different types of sources is required. Please use the boxes below to list your sources.
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