The photograph shows immigration officers inspecting incoming immigrants at Ellis Island. The officers are checking one immigrant's health as part of the process of allowing people seeking a better life to enter the United States, where the majority of immigrants first arrived. The photograph conveys that America was open to immigration while also enforcing health standards, and raises questions about the origins and fate of the inspected immigrant.

2. Who are the people in the photograph?
A group of women in a base camp cabin/ kitchen.
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo
that tells you this.
The woman appear to be cooking a meal
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
That one woman is the head of the group and in charge (in this case, she is the one wearing pants)
Why is this photograph important to history?
It shows that men are not always in charge and that with changing times women’s roles adapt to fill
the need.
What questions does this photograph raise?
What time are they in, where are they?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
A woman watches over the preparation of a meal for a party of campers.
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
Research the can labels to find the company location/ distribution area.
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1- The woman wearing pants is in charge.
2- The elder women are in more traditional dresses
3- There’s electric light so the photo is late 1800/early 1900s.

4. Who are the people in the photograph?
Adolf Hitler and a young German boy
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo
that tells you this.
Hitler is visiting some German Youth and praising a blond hair lad while his (presumably) mother
watches on.
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
Propaganda supporting the third reich and the Hitler Youth.
Why is this photograph important to history?
It shows some Germans supported Hitler.
What questions does this photograph raise?
Is Hitler really the monster or a leader?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
A young boy is praised for his national pride.
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
See what archives this photo is from, then find out who took it where and when.
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1- The Hitler Youth was something parents wanted for their kids.
2- The Furer was a caring leader with a bright outlook for his country’s youth.
3- The boy does not understand the signifigance of what just happened.

5. Who are the people in the photograph
White police officers with K-9s policing a black civil rights protest.
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo
that tells you this.

6. What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
The civil rights movement was an emotionally charged issue for both sides.
Why is this photograph important to history?
It shows a time not too long ago when the racial views in this country were radically different.
What questions does this photograph raise?
Why are officers letting their dogs attack people who appear non violent?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
Look up what department issued those uniforms. Google image search to find where it came from.
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1- It appears to be from the civil rights era
2- Racial tensions are very high.
3- Most likely in the southern states

8. Who are the people in the photograph
Immigrants coming to the United States observing the statue of liberty

9. What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photothat tells you
this.
They appear to be newly arrived immigrants to the US, based on their clothing they look to be
Polish.
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
The US is a dream come true for people looking for a better life.
Why is this photograph important to history?
The United States is a nation of immigrants and many of our ancestors stood right there.
What questions does this photograph raise?
Where are they from and why did they choose the US over their homeland?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
Polish arrivals gaze upon their new homeland.
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
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10. Who are the people in the photograph
Immigration officers on Ellis Island and immigrants
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo

11. that tells you this.
Inspections of incoming immigrants wanting to enter the United States.
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
That the US is open to people looking for a better life.
Why is this photograph important to history?
Ellis Island is where the majority of Immigrants enter.
What questions does this photograph raise?
Where is the immigrant from? What are they checking him for?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
Hopeful Immigrant undergoes health check at Ellis Island checkpoint.
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
Look for the records kept by the immigration office.
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1- The US has health standards for who can come in.
2- They take immigration seriously.
3- Many are eager to come here.