History quiz

What were the 13 main topics about on 29 questions immigrants passing through Ellis Island answered ships manifest?

Main Topics and Sample Questions from Ellis Island Ships Manifest

1. Name:

a. What is your full name?

2. Age:

a. How old are you?

3. Sex:

a. What is your sex? (male or female)

4. Marital Status:

a. What is your marital status? (single, married, widowed or divorced)

5. Nationality:

a. What is your nationality?

6. Occupation:

a. What is your occupation?

7. Last Permanent Residence:

a. What was your last permanent residence?

8. Destination in the U.S.:

a. Where are you headed in the United States?

9. Name and Address of Closest Relative or Friend in the U.S.:

a. Who is your closest relative or friend in the U.S.?

b. What is their address?

10. Amount of Money Brought to the U.S.:

a. How much money have you brought with you to the U.S.?

11. Whether You Have Ever Been in Prison or a Poorhouse:

a. Have you ever been in prison?

b. Have you ever been in a poorhouse?

12. Whether You Are an Anarchist:

a. Are you an anarchist?

13. Whether You Are a Polygamist:

a. Are you a polygamist?