Ellis Island
Starting in 1892, Ellis Island was the place for immigrants to go to move to the United States. Over the next sixty two years, over twelve million people passed through Ellis Island to immigrate to America. Ellis Island was the busiest immigration inspection station of its time, and its name is synonymous with immigration into the United States.
This relates to Chapter 25 because there was a great surge in migration of people during this time. Many people moved to their countries recently colonized lands, whether to "Christianize" the natives or to find material gain in the rich lands. Each had their own motive, but immigration at this time was common all over the world.
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