Immigration in the United States
Introduction
Immigrants have been coming to the United States for hundreds of years, but today we will focus on the late 1800's-1900's and how America changed as a result of immigration during this time period! Today you will journey through a WebQuest and learn many interesting facts about immigration that you may have never known before! Many of your classmates may possibly be immigrants, so it will be fun to learn what their ancestors may have gone through!
Task
Welcome Explorers!
Today you will set off on a journey to learn about Immigration! We will travel through different countries and cities across the web and learn about the people who traveled to America! We will also learn why they chose to come and the process they had to take in order to get here. You will visit 6 different websites, and answer 10 questions about immigration. Along the way you will learn many interesting facts about the people who immigrated to the United States. Each website tells you where to find the answers to which questions! Happy Exploring! 
Process
Exploration Questions:
1. How many immigrants came to the United States between 1870 and 1920?
2. Who were the top immigrants during the 1920's?
3. What was the largest immigration station from 1892-1924?
4. How many people came through Ellis Island?
5. Before entering the United States, what did immigrants need to pass?
6. What were some of the major reasons people immigrated to the United States?
7. What were two pieces of legislation that prohibited certain laborers for immigrate to the United States?
8. Once off of Ellis Island, what US city did immigrants first see?
9. According to the charts, when did the U.S, get it largest wave of immigrants?
10. Fun Fact Question! How many Immigrant live in the United States Today?
Websites to Visit:
Evaluation
Add 5 more additional facts that were in your reading. You may not choose a fact from on of your questions.
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Conclusion
I hope everyone enjoyed exploring the life of an immigrant! Be sure to remember this information because it may possibly show up on your next test!
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Answers:
1. 11 million
2. Germans, Hungarians, Austrians, and Russians
3. Ellis Island
4. Over 12 million
5. Inspection
6. Fleeing crop failure, land and job shortages, rising taxes, and famine, many came to the U. S. because it was perceived as the land of economic opportunity.
7. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and Alien Contract Labor laws of 1885 and 1887
8. New York City
9. 1980-1996
10. Over 30 million! 10% of the population