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Which of the following is a clear implication of the passage?
Transcribed Image Text:by Brian Feeney
AMAITING EXAMINATION, ELLIS ISLAND
Library of Congress
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Which of the following is a clear implication of the passage?
O A. The Government did not need to open an immigration center on Ellis Island.
OB. All passengers underwent legal examinations on Ellis Island.
C. Most of the immigrants that arrived at Ellis Island were from the Middle East.
O D. Ellis Island was the gateway to America for many immigrants.
O E. All immigrants were detained at Ellis Island.
Transcribed Image Text:FINAL- Social Studies
Question is based on the following excerpt.
Ellis Island is a symbol of America's immigrant heritage. For more than 6 decades-1892 to
1954 the immigrant depot processed the greatest tide of incoming humanity in the
nation's history. Some 12 million people landed here; today their descendants account for
almost 40% of the country's population. Opened on January 1, 1892, Ellis Island ushered
in a new era of immigration with each newcomer's eligibility to land now determined by
federal law. The Government established a special bureau to process the record numbers
that were arriving at the end of the 19th century. Fleeing hardships such as poverty,
religious persecution, or political unrest in their homelands, they journeyed to the United
States in search of freedom and opportunity. More than 70% landed in New York, the
country's largest port. First and second class passengers were processed on board ship,
but third or steerage class were ferried to Ellis Island where they underwent medical and
legal examinations in the main building.
-Excerpted from "Ellis Island," National Monument New York, U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service
by Brian Feeney
AWAITING EXAMINATION, ELLIS ISLAND
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