Through the Eyes of an Immigrant

Through the Eyes of an Immigrant
An Internet Hotlist on Immigration-Ellis Island

created by Anna Stokes, Librarian
SS. Cyril & Methodius School Library Media Center

Introduction | The Immigrants | Ellis Island Museum & The Statue of Liberty Site | The Immigrant Journey and the Process

Introduction
These websites have been chosen to assist you in completing your WebQuest. Use them in addition to the books in print available at the Library Media Center.

The Internet Resources

The Immigrants

Why Did the Immigrants Come to America? - Gives a short summary of about why immigrants came from Italy, Germany, Poland, and Russia. Also includes Ireland, Asia, and Latin America. Go to No. 2, choose your country and click 'submit.' You can also do the fun activity on this site and see if your immigrant character would have been admitted into America.

Ellis Island Museum & The Statue of Liberty Site

Ellis Island - Gives a detailed description of Ellis Island with interesting pictures.
Ellis Island - A Restored Landmark - Gives information about this landmark which was restored in 1990. Contain colorful photos.
The Statue of Liberty - Historical and statistical information about the Statue of Liberty. When and why was it built? How tall is it? Find out at this site.

The Immigrant Journey and the Process

The Immigrant Journey - Excellent site. Gives the a complete description of the step-by-step journey of the immigrant from his country, through Ellis Island, and finally into the cities of America. Site created by Liberty State Park

Content by Anna Stokes, Librarian, amstokes@optonline.net
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Last revised Fri Aug 1 13:07:50 US/Pacific 2008