What was the purpose of the '6-second medical examination' at Ellis Island?
Ellis Island

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To identify immigrants with obvious medical issues
To determine the nationality of immigrants
To assess the mental health of immigrants
To check the literacy level of immigrants
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why was Ellis Island chosen as the main immigration station in the Port of New York?
Due to its strategic location and infrastructure
Due to its historical significance
Due to its proximity to Ellis Island National Park
Due to its large size and capacity
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30 sec • 1 pt
What signs did medical officers look for during the '6-second medical examination'?
Limping, difficulty breathing, excessive coughing, and physical deformities
Height, weight, and body mass index
Eye color, hair color, and skin tone
Age, gender, and nationality
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened if an immigrant raised suspicion during the examination process at Ellis Island?
They would undergo further scrutiny and investigation
They would be immediately deported
They would be granted immediate entry
They would be exempted from further examination
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What could happen to an immigrant if they were found to have a contagious disease at Ellis Island?
They could be denied admission and deported
They would be immediately granted entry
They would be sent to a separate quarantine facility
They would be exempted from further medical examinations
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What additional procedures could immigrants suspected of health issues or legal problems undergo at Ellis Island?
Further medical tests, interviews, or background checks
Physical training and fitness assessments
Language proficiency tests
Cultural assimilation programs
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of detaining immigrants suspected of health issues or legal problems at Ellis Island?
To conduct additional medical examinations or legal proceedings
To punish them for attempting to enter the United States
To provide them with temporary accommodation
To facilitate their immediate deportation
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