Angel Island vs Ellis Island

This island was created to keep immigrants out of the United States.

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

Doctors asked health questions to ensure there was no sickness or diseases.

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

Chinese people were asked difficult questions .

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

Why did the officers asked the Chinese immigrants difficult or challenging questions on Angel Island?

• The officers wanted to check for illnesses.

• They wanted to keep Chinese out of the United States.

• They were just being mean.

• They wanted to take their money.

What did the immigrants on Angel Islands do while they were waiting for freedom in the holding cell?

• They made groups.

• They wrote letters and sent them to their families.

• Called home.

• They wrote poetry on the walls.