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Why did so many people leave their homes? Why did they
11 leave behind everything they knew? Why did they risk their
21 lives and their families’ lives to come to the United States?
32 Many were escaping hunger, poverty, or religious and
40 political persecution. The United States was their land of
49 hope. Many thought the streets were paved with gold. That’s
59 why Ellis Island is called the “Golden Doors.” Today’s Ellis
69 Island is a museum honoring this important part of our
79 history.
80 To most immigrants, the United States was the land of
90 opportunity. It was a place where equality for all was
100 possible. To get there people saved everything they earned to
110 buy a ticket on a ship. Some came alone and bid their
122 families farewell forever. Others saved enough to bring their
131 families. For most immigrants the preparation and the
139 journey were not easy. 143
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1. What is the main idea of this passage? Summarize
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2. What are some reasons immigrants came to America? Main Idea and Details
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Maya Lin • Grade 5/Unit 2
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