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In History / High School | 2025-07-08

Select the correct answer. What was the name of the island on the East Coast where thousands of immigrants were processed before coming into the country?
A. Angel Island
B. New Jersey Island
C. Ellis Island
D. Brooklyn Island

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Answer (1)

Ellis Island was the primary immigration processing center for millions of immigrants from 1892 to 1954, welcoming them to the United States. It symbolizes the nation's history of immigration. In contrast, Angel Island served as a similar center on the West Coast, often with stricter examinations. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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