Name:
Immigrant Name: Amos Mazzolini
LOOK AT THE PASSENGER SHIP LIST
1. What is the name of the ship Amos is traveling on? Where is it
sailing from?
The name of the ship is the S.S. Lutzow. It’s sailing from
Bremen.
2. What is the departure date?
The departure date is June 5th, 1926.
3. What is Amos’ occupation? Why do you think so many Catholic
priests are coming to America at this time?
Amos is a sculptor. Perhaps many Catholic priests are coming to
America at this time to help with the growing parishes that are
welcoming the newly arrived immigrants who are Catholic.
LOOK AT THE CERTIFICATE OF ARRIVAL DOCUMENT
4. How did Amos cross into the United States from Canada? Why do
you think Amos is coming to the United States of America?
Amos crossed the International Bridge into the United States
and entered the state of Michigan. Answers will vary.
LOOK AT THE DECLARATION OF INTENTION DOCUMENT
5. What do you think a Declaration of Intention is? Where is Amos
living in the United States?
A Declaration of Intention is a document filed in court by an
immigrant who wants to become a U.S. citizen.
6. What is Amos’ birthdate? Is Amos married? If so, where were
they married?
Amos’ birthday is May 21, 1893. Amos is married to Bertha
Mazzolini. They were married in Dusseldorf, Germany.
7. What is Amos’ race/nationality? Can you recall what was listed on
the ship’s passenger list for Amos’ race/nationality? Who made
the mistake?
Amos’ race is South Italian. On the passenger list, it was
recorded that Amos’ nationality was German. The Passenger List
recorded Amos’ nationality incorrect. Amos was a South Italian
living in Germany before he left for America.
8. What do you think Amos brought with him on his journey? What
would be important? Think about Amos’ occupation.
Answers will vary. Keep in mind Amos’ occupation.
Name:
Citizenship Test
1. What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
Great Britain.
2. What kind of government does the United States of America
have?
Democracy.
3. Name two rights guaranteed by the 1st Amendment.
Freedom of Religion/Speech/Press/Petition/Assembly.
4. When was the Declaration of Independence declared?
July 4, 1776.
5. How many states are there today in the United States of
America?
50.
6. What do the stripes on the American flag represent?
The original 13 colonies.
Name:
Immigrant Name: Marie Treuer
LOOK AT THE PASSENGER SHIP LIST
1. What is the name of ship Marie is traveling on? Where is it bound
for?
The name of the ship is the Westernland. It is bound for New
York.
2. What is the departure date?
The departure date is February 5th, 1939.
3. What is Marie’s occupation? Who is traveling with Marie? What is
their relation to Marie?
Marie is a music teacher. Marie is traveling with her husband
Fritz and her son Robert.
4. Why do you think many of the passengers are leaving Germany at
this time?
Many of the passengers are leaving Germany at this time because
of the Nazi Party who marginalized many of its citizens,
especially Germany’s Jewish citizenry.
5. Marie is from what county? What do you think it means to be
stateless?
Marie is listed as being stateless. Below the word “stateless” it
states (Czech) – Czechoslovakia. Marie is not recognized as a
citizen of any country. There has to be a reason for this.
LOOK AT THE CERTIFICATE OF ARRIVAL DOCUMENT
6. What port of entry did Marie arrive at? Once there, where do
you think she had to go?
Marie arrived in the New York port. She might had to have been
inspected at Ellis Island.
LOOK AT THE DECLARATION OF INTENTION DOCUMENT
7. What do you think a Declaration of Intention is? Where is Marie
living in the United States?
A Declaration of Intention is a document filed in court by an
immigrant who wants to become a U.S. citizen.
8. What is Marie’s race? What does that mean? Why would it have
been important to leave Germany at this time?
Marie’s race is Hebrew. This means she is Jewish. It would have
been important to leave Germany at this time because Jews were
being socially, politically and economically marginalized.
9. What do you think Marie brought with her on her journey? What
would be important to bring? Think about Marie’s occupation.
Answers will vary. Keep in mind Marie’s occupation.
Name:
Citizenship Test
1. What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
Great Britain.
2. What kind of government does the United States of America
have?
Democracy.
3. Name two rights guaranteed by the 1st Amendment.
Freedom of Religion/Speech/Press/Petition/Assembly.
4. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776.
5. How many states are there today in the United States of
America?
50.
6. What do the stripes on the American flag represent?
The original 13 colonies.