Process
Let's Begin!
Angel Island
Explore these sites to learn about one of the two main entry points for immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Think about:
- What were the native countries of the immigrants who passed through Angel Island?
- Why did they want to come to the United States?
Angel Island Immigration Station
Chinese Immigration Through Angel Island
Ellis Island
Explore these sites to learn about the largest entry point for immigrants into the United States between the 19th and 20th centuries.
Think About:
- What were the native countries of the immigrants who passed through Ellis Island?
- Why did they want to come to the United States?
Ellis Island: Gateway to America
Interviews of Immigrants
Now that you're familiar with both Angel Island and Ellis Island, take a look at some first-hand accounts of immigrants.
Read several interviews to find out more about:
- Why people left their native countries to come to America
- Who came with them (Did they travel alone or with family?)
- How they felt during the journey
- What type of life they found when they arrived in America (How were they treated?)
Interviews by Region click on the arrow to choose a region, then click 'show me.' Choose an interview from the list to read.