I am an immigrant. by Viola

IIViolaII — 2018-02-14 13:19:18 UTC

Ellis Island is a historical site that opened in 1892 as an immigration station, a purpose it served for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. Located at the mouth of Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, Ellis Island saw millions of newly arrived immigrants pass through its doors–in fact, it has been estimated that close to 40 percent of all current U.S. citizens can trace at least one of their ancestors to Ellis Island.Passage of the Immigrant Quota Act of 1921 and the National Origins Act of 1924, which limited the number and nationality of immigrants allowed into the United States, effectively ended the era of mass immigration into New York.From 1925 to its closing in 1954, only 2.3 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island–which was still more than half of all those entering the United States.Ellis Island opened to the public in 1976. Today, visitors can tour the Ellis Island Museum of Immigration in the restored Main Arrivals Hall and trace their ancestors through millions of immigrant arrival records made available to the public in 2001. In this way, Ellis Island remains a central destination for millions of Americans seeking a glimpse into the history of their country, and in many cases, into their own family’s story.

IIViolaII — 2018-02-14 13:25:35 UTC

This is the first film about the once abandoned immigrant hospital on Ellis Island. In the era before antibiotics, tens of thousands of immigrant patients were separated from family, detained in the hospital, and healed from illness before becoming citizens. 350 babies were born, and ten times that many immigrants died on Ellis Island, 3,500 were buried in pauper's graves around New York City.

IIViolaII — 2018-02-14 13:31:29 UTC

DIALOGO CON LA MIGLIORE AMICA

me: hi

sophie: hey how are you?

me: so and so…

sophie: are you sure?

Me: yes I’m leaving

sophie: where?

Me: in Norway to look for work

sophie:you should not leaveis a bad idea

me: I know….now I have already made a decision!

sophie:you make me worry …...

me: I'm sorry, I bought the ticket now….I want to leave!

Sophie:good luck, for this reason call me

me: thank you so much

Sophie:where will you go to sleep?

Me: I rented an apartment for a week

Sophie:will you do it?

Me:I do not know

Sophie: it’s dangerous

me:I will manage it in some way

THE NEXT DAY(Ufficio immigrazioni)

me:I'm at the airport

Sophie:You return?

Me:one day I'll come

Sophie:I will wait for you

me: Goodbye

Sophie:hello I will miss you

INNORWAY

x: hey you!

Me: I?

X: Yes, welcome in Norway I’m Mr. Black

me: okay thank you

Mr. Black:what's your name?

Me: my name is Elizabeth smith

Mr. Black: where are you from?

Me: I’m from Italy

Mr. Black: how old are you?

Me: I’m 21

Mr. Black:what work did you do?

Me:I worked in a sewing shop

Mr. Black:which sport do you play?

Me: volleyball

Mr. Black:how tall are you?

Me: 1.70 cm

Mr. Black:have you ever had a criminal record?

Me:no

Mr. Black:do you have allergies?

Me:I'm allergic to dust

Mr. Black:did you come with some relatives?

Me: no I’m alone

Mr. Black:why are you here?

me:for to find job

Mr. Black:give me your identity card

me:okay…

Mr. Black:well you can go

me:thank you

intervista ad Angela

IIViolaII — 2018-02-18 16:00:07 UTC

1.what's your name?
Aisha Labaan
2. When were you born?
8 august 1978
3.Where were you born?
in Africa
4.where are you from?
from Africa
5. Why have you come here?
for to find a job
6. what's your religion?
I am Islamic
7.are you alone here?
yes
8.have you got a family?
yes but it is in Africa
9. do you have any health problem?
no I'haven't
10. do you have any particular sign?
no
11. Are you a criminal?
no no
12.What was journey like?
the journey has been tiring but it's okay
13. Have you got any relatives in this country?
no
14. What did you do in your country?
I was unemployed
15. Have you got any money with you?
yes but few
16. What languages can you speak?
african,French and english

17.what are you skills?
I sew very well
18.have you any phobias?
yes the darkness

testo su Aisha

IIViolaII — 2018-02-18 16:50:19 UTC

her name is Aisha Labaan she was born on 8 August 1978 and she comes from Africa and she came here alone and her family stayed in Africa. She is Islamic is very good at cooking and knows how to speak both French and English does not seem to have any special signs or health problems her journey has been tiring, he is afraid of the dark and has some coins with her.

if I were an immigrant

IIViolaII — 2018-02-21 21:44:20 UTC

if I were an immigrant I would look for work in the country where I arrived and I would try to make a new life. I will try to learn the language and to settle down. I would take my family with me and I would inquire about the habits and traditions of the place. Hoping to make friends with the locals and be able to say one day "I'm part of this Country"

IIViolaII — 2018-02-21 21:51:00 UTC

From 1892 until 1954 Ellis Island was the busiest immigration station in the United States. It is located in Upper New York Bay and although most of the Island is located in New Jersey, some of it is located in New York's boundaries as well. Prior to arrival of European settlers, the area provided a major food source for the Lenape as there were vast oyster banks in Upper New York Bay. The Dutch arrived, and Ellis, Liberty and Black Tom Islands were originally called Oyster Islands. Ellis Island had several names before it was acquired by Sam Ellis during the American Revolution. The island was leased in 1794, and eventually it was ceded to the U.S. in 1808. It served as a military post until it became an immigration station.

Ellis Island has been called Little Oyster Island, Dyer's Island, Bucking Island, Gibbet Island and eventually Ellis Island.
Pirates were hung in the 1760s on Ellis Island
The first immigration station built on Ellis Island in 1892 burned down in 1897. Before it burned approximately 1.5 million immigrants were processed there.
Prior to the opening of Ellis Island's Immigration Station, immigrants were processed as Castle Garden Immigration Depot, located across the bay in lower Manhattan. Approximately 8 million were processed there.
Approximately 2% of those who tried to immigrate to the United States through Ellis Island were refused. Reasons for refusal included disease, insanity and having a criminal background.
If immigrants were deemed medically inadmissible, some would wipe the chalk marks off their clothing that signified their inadmissibility and enter anyway.

IIViolaII — 2018-03-01 21:58:25 UTC

IIViolaII — 2018-03-07 21:51:35 UTC

The archipelago of the Philippines is located in the Pacific Ocean and the territory covers an area of about 300,000 km². The country is closed to the west by the South China Sea, south-west by the Sulu Sea, to the south by the Celebes Sea, to the north by the Luzon Strait and to the east by the Philippine Sea.The archipelago has 7,107 islands; the most important in terms of size and settlement are Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Negros, Palawan, Panay, Mindoro, Leyte, Cebu, Bohol and Masbate. The archipelago is volcanic. Many of the islands are nothing more than ancient craters, some of which are still active. In the central area of the island stands the volcano Pinatubo, still very active and whose last eruption dates back to 1991.