Friday, October 15, 2010

The American Dream

   Immigrants coming into Ellis Island must have a had been feeling a roller coaster of emotions! First of all i can imagine they had a really bad mix up of feelings. Sad because they were leaving their homes but happy because they were coming to a new world where they had opportunities. They must have felt weird and scared as well because of all the test they were being submitted to and because they really had no idea what was waiting for them. My family being first generation Americans themselves i know from stories that they felt very optimistic themselves about the new live that was waiting for them here. So i can definitely imagine and relate to the different feelings and experiences that these immigrants coming to the United States through Ellis island.