US history : Ch.7
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US History [1]
Sec 1. 1. Ellis Island : (East coast mainly Europeans) One of the immigration inspection station in U.S New York Harbor. ~20% immigrants detained for a day to more before being inspected. Only 2% of those were denied entry. 1st) pass physical exam 2) government inspector check documents- required to prove never convicted a felony, able to work, proof of having some money. 2. Angel Island : (West Coast mainly Asians/ Chinese) One of the immigration inspection statin in U.S. San Francisco. Harsh questions and long detention in dirty building for waiting. 3. Melting Pot: a mixture of people of different culture and races who blended together by abandoning their native language and customs. USA=melting pot.