Ms. Levovitz's Class Blog

Click on this link to see a few factors that may be a challenge for immigrants in a new Country.

In the 1900's many people immigrated to the United States. In order for immigrants to allowed into the country they needed to pass inspection at Ellis Island. Many people were trying to escape the poverty of Europe and Russia, and therefore made their way across the ocean to Ellis Island. View this short video clip of people coming off the boat and entering Ellis Island.

View this video that describes three main reasons why people may leave their country to go and live in another country.