USH CR 3.2 Ellis Island / Angel Island MSA

Where was Ellis Island located?

• San Francisco Bay

• New York Harbor

• Boston Harbor

• Gulf of Mexico

How did location influence the role of Ellis and Angel Island?

• Ellis Island was in a region receiving European immigrants, while Angel Island processed mostly Asian immigrants.

• Angel Island was chosen because it was closer to the Atlantic Ocean.

• Both were located in the same city but processed different immigrants.

• Ellis Island was located near San Francisco to welcome Asian immigrants.

What role did medical examinations play in the immigration process?

• They were used to welcome all immigrants regardless of health conditions.

• They were a form of discrimination at both stations.

• They ensured immigrants were healthy before being allowed to enter the U.S.

• Immigrants who failed were given free medical treatment and allowed to stay.

Fill in the blank: Ellis Island was primarily used for processing _______ immigrants.

• European

• Asian

• African

• South American

Fill in the blank: The Chinese Exclusion Act primarily targeted _______ immigrants.

• European

• Asian

• African

• South American

Fill in the blank: Angel Island was located near _______.

• New York

• San Francisco

• Boston

• Miami

Fill in the blank: Immigrants at Angel Island often faced _______ processing times.

• quick

• lengthy

• moderate

• instant

How did Angel Island's role reflect broader U.S. immigration policies?

• It showed how the U.S. welcomed all immigrants equally.

• It reflected restrictive policies that targeted Asian immigrants.

• It was used to promote diversity in America.

• It focused on granting citizenship to all who arrived.

Which factor made the process at Ellis Island generally easier for immigrants?

• A lack of medical examinations

• The presence of family members already living in the U.S.

• More lenient immigration laws for European immigrants

• Higher wages in the United States

What was one key difference in how immigrants were treated at Ellis Island versus Angel Island?

• Ellis Island immigrants faced longer detentions.

• Angel Island immigrants were welcomed with citizenship.

• Ellis Island immigrants faced fewer legal barriers to entry.

• Angel Island immigrants had a quicker entry process.