Materials for 6th Grade through 8th Grade
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HANDOUTS: About Ellis Island: Ellis Island Infrequently Asked Questions Ellis Island Statistics (Immigration Statistics 1892 to 1924 by Nationality) Chief U.S. Immigration Receiving Stations 1921
Medical and Legal Testing at Ellis Island: Medical Inspection at Ellis Island Medical Symbols at Ellis Island The Legal Inspection (The Ship Manifest)
The Naturalization Test and Citizenship: The Former Naturalization Test
Immigration Statistics and American Census Information: Immigration and Naturalization Service Statistics 1892-1924 Ethnicity Statistics (Breakdown by Nationality of All Immigrants 1899-1931) The United States Census from 1900-2000 U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Did You Know?
Ellis Island was added as part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument in 1965 by Presidential Proclamation. The main building was re-opened in 1990 as a national museum of immigration after what was considered at the time, the largest restoration project in American history.