Traveling to America 1. Begin by telling about the trip to America. Explain that most immigrants traveled in steerage. Only a few did not. Explain what the weather was like at sea. Tell what life was like for people in their home country. Explain how long the trip took. Describe what being at Ellis Island was like. What extra information does not belong in this first step about the trip to America? Check all the details that should be removed. Explain that most immigrants traveled in steerage. Explain what the weather was like at sea. Tell what life was like for people in their home country. Explain how long the trip took. Describe what being at Ellis Island was like.