C-Arriving+in+America



We were so happy to finally see land. We saw that great statue that we had heard so much about. I coudn't believe that I made it. I thought we would be on that ship forever. I thought we would be free to go, but I was wrong. It was a very hard time. The people in charge pushed and prodded and yelled at us to move through lines. They looked inside our mouths as though we were livestock. I was so embarrased. They asked me strange questions and grunted at me. I tried my best to give them the right answers. I saw some people who were pulled aside. I heard that some had to get back on board a ship. I couldn't image doing that. I decided I would do anything possible to stay. Finally, after hours of being in this crazy place, I realized I was going to be allowed to stay. The worst was past!