Chapter 8: The Rise of Industry "A New Land"

Introduction
Students have read about America's growth as an industrial nation and the flood of immigrants who helped make that growth possible. In this lesson, students will view photos of Ellis Island and learn unusual facts about the Statue of Liberty.

Lesson Description
Students will use information from the National Park Service Web site to answer questions about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. They will also read about the key players in the building of the great monument.

Instructional Objectives
1. Students will be able to locate Ellis Island and identify some of the people who helped build the Statue of Liberty.
2. Students will be able to discuss these two important American symbols.
3. Students will be able to define the role immigrants played in the building of America.

Student Web Activity Answers
1. French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi
2. Through his newspaper column, he motivated the wealthy and the middle class to donate to the troubled fund-raising campaign.
3. 305'1"; 111'1"
4. It was a receiving station for millions of immigrants who entered the United States between 1892 and 1954.
5. Answers will vary. Statue of Liberty: symbol of friendship between France and America; commemorative gift on birthday of Declaration of Independence; symbol of democracy and freedom; symbol of hope to newcomers. Ellis Island: portal to new life and opportunity; symbol of new beginning.

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