What do you remember about Annie Moore, the person we see in this statue on Ellis Island?
Ex: She was from Ireland. She came on a ship at age 15 with her brothers. She was the first to pass through Ellis Island.
Why did the US government start to control immigration?
They wanted to test newcomers. They wanted to make sure people were healthy and could work in jobs.
How did Annie Moore have a hard life after she moved to New York?
She lived in a very small apartment and had 11 children. Five of her children died as infants.