excerpt adapted from Telling All Americans’ Stories: Introduction to European Heritageby National Park ServiceIn many ways, the story of America is the story of movement—the unprecedented migration of people, ideas, and beliefs. The Statue of Liberty stands as perhaps the most iconic symbol of our nation’s largely immigrant past and its European heritage in particular.Under the watchful gaze of this imposing monument, lives converged. Between 1892 and 1954, over 12 million immigrants passed through the processing facility on Ellis Island. Many of those people left homes across Europe—particularly England, Ireland, the German and Russian empires, and Scandinavian countries—to escape famine, political and economic oppression, or in search for greater opportunities in America.28Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.Read the excerpt. Then choose the correct way to complete the paragraph.A central idea in this excerpt is that many people migrated from Europe to America. The author refines this idea by listing the and providing examples of America.

Reading Informative TextsChoose the correct answer according to the text:The Statue of Liberty, is a popular tourist attraction for first-time visitors to the city. This 150-foot monument was gifted to the United States from France in order to celebrate 100 years of America’s independence. The statue is located on Liberty Island, and it is accessible by taking a ferry from either Battery Park in New York City or Liberty State Park in Jersey City.Why did France give America the Statue of Liberty? a.To conclude a union between the two countries.b.To celebrate a century of America’s independence.c.To celebrate the end of the civil war.

What famous national landmark can be seen on Liberty Island in New York harbor, welcoming immigrants to the United States?*Statue of LibertyWashington MonumentLincoln MemorialMount Rushmore

I. Ellis Island   A. Ellis Island detainees        1. Ellis Island was only used for "steerage" or "third-class" ship passengers. People who were detained on Ellis Island can be divided into three categories.            i.   Immigrants who were diagnosed with a contagious disease.            ii.  Immigrants who were judged likely to become public charges because they could not support themselves, such as unescorted women and children.            iii. Immigrants who were judged to be "immoral," such as stowaways, anarchists, and criminals.What features show this is an example of historical writing? It discusses recent events and trends with friendly verbiage to entertain the reader. It uses facts to inform the reader about a topic, including what happened and why. It uses informal, subjective language that addresses the reader directly. It uses research and experimental findings to educate and persuade the reader.

excerpt from Telling All Americans’ Stories: Introduction to American Latino Heritageby National Park ServiceThe movement of people, ideas, beliefs, and cultures across America’s shifting borders and the consequences of these migrations are central to the American story. Diego Rivera—a prominent leader of the 1920s Mexican Mural Movement—produced some of his most famous work in American cities. As an outspoken member of the Mexican Communist Party, Rivera invited criticism during his travels, but even his most controversial works resonated with American audiences during the Great Depression. His Detroit Industry Murals—a National Historic Landmark—celebrated American industry and Detroit’s factory workers’ strength and dignity.Latino/a Americans have been some of the most vocal and successful advocates for civil rights in the United States. During the 1960s, labor activists Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez formed the United Farm Workers of America, a joint Latino/a and Filipino organization that created the first permanent agricultural labor union in the United States. Along with the efforts of Filipino activists like Larry Itliong, the UFW established headquarters at Forty Acres in Delano. California’s farm workers successfully executed the Delano grape strike and boycott, which drew national attention to unsafe working conditions and resulted in a 1970 settlement with California's entire table grape industry.4Select the correct answer.Malik is considering this source for his research project. How could he best summarize the information in the source? A. Latino/a Americans have been active in the establishment of civil rights in the United States. B. Latino/a Americans are often portrayed in the Mexican Mural Movement. C. As advocates for civil rights in the United States, Latino/s encouraged safer working conditions. D. The shifting borders of America created opportunity for civil rights act

According to the documentary film on New York City, immigrants came to New York City through Ellis Island largely because of their search for which ONE of the following?Group of answer choicesFreedomBetter health careEmploymentFarmland