Angel Island Immigration

Where is Angel Island located?

• New York

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

Between which years were over half a million people processed on Angel Island?

• 1910 and 1940

• 1882 and 1892

• 1940 and 1960

• 1892 and 1910

Which group of people were largely processed on Angel Island?

• Europeans

• Russians

• South Americans

• Asians

Which law made entry to the US almost impossible for Chinese immigrants?

• Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

• Immigration Act of 1917

• National Origins Act of 1924

• Emergency Quota Act of 1921

Why was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 passed?

• To restrict immigration based on race

• To encourage Chinese workers to come to the US

• To promote cultural diversity

• To provide equal opportunities for all immigrants

Where were immigrants detained before the construction of the immigration station on Angel Island?

• Ellis Island

• San Francisco Bay

• Harbor detention shed

• Detainment barracks

What were the conditions like in the detention shed near the harbor?

• Clean and spacious

• Unsanitary and overcrowded

• Comfortable and well-maintained

• Luxurious and extravagant

What happened to immigrants during the immigration hearings on Angel Island?

• They were separated from their families

• They were forced to endure invasive medical examinations

• They were subjected to exhaustive interrogations

• They were locked in their rooms

What was the purpose of inspecting all mail on Angel Island?

• To prevent smuggling

• To ensure privacy

• To control communication

• To maintain security

When was Angel Island officially closed?

• 1910

• 1940

• 1960

• 1892