Why was immigration through Angel Island in California more difficult than immigration through Ellis Island in New York?

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A. Angel Island was smaller and not as well-equipped

B. Asians immigrated through Angel Island and there was more prejudice against them.

C. Angel Island was farther from the mainland so it was harder to find workers to process immigrants.

D. Ellis Island received more funding and could operate more efficiently.

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Ayanna Guerra

3 September, 06:12

Why was immigration through Angel Island in California more difficult than immigration through Ellis Island in New York?

Question 10 options:

A. Angel Island was smaller and not as well-equipped

B. Asians immigrated through Angel Island and there was more prejudice against them.

C. Angel Island was farther from the mainland so it was harder to find workers to process immigrants.

D. Ellis Island received more funding and could operate more efficiently.

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The correct answer is B. Asians immigrated through Angel Island and there was more prejudice against them.

They even wrote poems where they described the immigration and how disrespected they were. Those who would be detained would be beaten by prison guards even though they often did nothing wrong.