Ellis Island: Isle of Hope or Isle of Tears? Between 1892 and 1924‚ over 12 million immigrants arrived in America filled with hopeful anticipation of a new life (National Park Service para 1). Following their long journey by ship across the Atlantic Ocean‚ the first stop for many immigrants was Ellis Island. First- and second- class cabin passengers‚ who were immediately cleared for entry into America without being inspected or questioned‚ referred to Ellis Island as the “Isle of Hope.” For
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In my opinion‚ I think the Pike Island will probably be accepted by the management of the government. Their proposal has three steps. The first step is to add a concrete walking path in the island‚ and the purpose is to depict the unique shape of the island by the attractive path. The second step is to build two bridges to connect the mainland to other areas‚ and the purpose is to make visitors walk easily. The third step is to build a field station‚ and the purpose is to help the scientists collect
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Easter Island. The Easter Island heads‚ man made or created by something out of this world? Don’t know? Well I’m here to tell you. In this paper I’m going to talk about 3 things‚ Origins of Easter Island‚ The Mysteries of Easter Island‚ and The Stone Statues. Easter Island is located 2‚300 miles off the coast of Chile‚ it’s approximately 64 square miles. It is currently a territory of Chile‚ it is located in South America. The Island was discovered by a Dutch Admiral named‚ Jacob Roggeveen on
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‘’John and Alice‚ for your exemplary performance in your year-end examinations‚ we are going for a little family holiday.’’ said James Brown‚ father of John and Alice Brown. ‘’Where? Where?’’ asked the children excitedly. ‘’We’re going to a place that offers unlimited peace and quiet. That place is Bermuda. And while you’re there……’’ James spoke at length about proper etiquette and how it would affect them. Although it was quite boring‚ it would have benefitted them if they had paid attention instead
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The Ellis Island Experience Historical Overview 1- How many years did Ellis Island operate as the principal federal immigration station in the US? 60 years closed in 1954 2- What percentage of immigrants were turned away at Ellis Island? 40 percent Registry Room 3- In 24 hours‚ how many people could file through the registry room? 5000 to 10000 a day 4- If you visited Ellis Island today‚ what time period would it resemble? it would resemble like 1920s because it is in a restored
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wide and lies only a few metres above sea level. Robben Island has an important history. The island was discovered a very long time ago by stone age people. As the years went by‚ the island was used for several purposes. Such as: to isolate leper people(mensen met melaatsheid) or to lock prisoners away. Robben Island became more famous because of a man that we all know today‚ his name is Nelson Mandela. In the 20th century Robben Island was used to lock away potential criminals or people who had
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Welcome to the Galapagos Islands! The Galapagos are an archipelago of several volcanic islands located in the Pacific Ocean. The archipelago consists of 13 major islands‚ six minor islands‚ and 40 smaller rock formations and reefs spread out over 17‚000 square miles of ocean. They are born to create fire‚ and in the last 200 years a remarkable 50 plus eruptions have occurred. Looking into the geographic location and plate tectonic settings can easily help show why more than 50 eruptions have occurred
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Whether you are a skillful diver‚ or just a beginner in this sport‚ Sipadan Island from the Malaysian archipelagos is definitely the place to go on your vacation. Located on the east side of the Borneo Island‚ Sipadan has been free of inhabitants ever since it was declared a “natural sanctuary”‚ with the great contribution of the famous marine biologist Jacques Yves Cousteau. From this point of view‚ it is a great opportunity to study different species of sea creatures in their natural habitat
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The Galapagos Islands Axia College of University of Phoenix SCI/230 Introduction to Life Science Carly Davidson The Galapagos Islands The government of Ecuador needs your help to preserve the natural resources and beauty of the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Islands were declared National Park by the government of Ecuador in the late 1950’s. More than eighty percent of the islands are protected and carefully managed (Galapagos)
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Cricket field and Drag strip on Pond Island Bad or Good Idea? Is it a good idea to build another cricket field and a drag strip on St.Maarten? Yet again another controversial subject has struck St.Maarten. Should we fill up the pond‚ which once upon a time had people at war for its ability to bear the once valuable and costly mineral which is salt‚ even though it is no longer able to? The cricket field: Another cricket field on St.Maarten is a situation that would be considered
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