Part Two: The Transatlantic Journey

Description

The second part of the Ellis Island Expedition series helps students understand where Ellis Island immigrants were coming from, why they were making the journey, and what it was like. Guiding Questions: 1. What are some major differences between life during the Ellis Island era and your life today? 2. What are push and pull factors? What kinds of push and pull factors were impacting Ellis Island immigrants?

Duration

6 minutes, 37 seconds

Credit

NPS Video

Date Created

08/21/2021

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