It more than doubled. - What happened to the U.S. population from 1860 to 1900?, immigrants - What caused the U.S. population to more than double from 1860 to 1900?, push-pull factors - These were the factors that drew immigrants to the U.S. in the late 1800s., Irish - These immigrants left a dire situation., the Irish Potato Famine - A failure of a crop for three years led to an increase in Irish immigrants. What was this called?, political unrest - Why did most Germans leave their home country?, nearly 3/4 - How much of the population of New York was made up of immigrants in 1900?, culture - The diversity of the immigrants significantly contributed to the American ____., Ellis Island - As the immigration numbers increased, the station was moved to _____ in New York Harbor., 60 - Ellis Island opened in 1892 as the main port of entry for immigrants coming to the United States. It operated for more than ____ years., 4,000 to 5,000 - For 60 years, Ellis Island processed ______ immigrants per day., First, the immigrants had to take their belongings to a baggage room. - What was the first of three steps immigrants went through when checking into Ellis Island?, Second, they walked up a long flight of stairs to a medical exam on the second floor. - What was the second step immigrants went through when checking in to Ellis Island?, The last step was answering questions about themselves. - What was the third and final step immigrants went through when checking in to Ellis Island?, about 16 million - How many total immigrants entered through Ellis Island? , 1954 - What year did Ellis Island close?, more than 73 million - Between 1820 and 2007, how many immigrants came to the U.S.?, the borders of Canada and Mexico - Other than Ellis Island, what other ways did immigrants enter the U.S. between 1820 and 2007?, Angel Island - Many more immigrants from China and other places in Asia arrived through _____., Annie Moore - Who was the first immigrant to come through Ellis Island?, eastern ports - Although Ellis Island is the most well-known port of entry, about 25 million people also came through ______ between 1860 and 1920., doubled - From 1860 to 1900, the U.S. population ____ from 31 million to 76 million., Germany - Many people from _____ found work on the farms of Texas, the Midwest, and the mid-Atlantic states., laundries and stores - Women often found work in _____ and as maids or cooks in other people’s homes.,

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