Question

In the late 1800s, millions of immigrants from around the world came to the United States with the hopes to start a better life. Immigrants from Europe entered the U.S. through what immigration station (its name and location)? Through what station did immigrants from Asia enter (its name and location)?

Answer 1

Immigrants to the United States in the late 1800s entered primarily through Ellis Island for Europeans and Angel Island for Asians. Ellis Island opened in 1892 and served as the main entry point for over nine million immigrants between 1900 and 1910.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the late 1800s, millions of immigrants came to the United States in search of a better life. European immigrants typically entered through Ellis Island in New York, while Asian immigrants entered through Angel Island in California. Between 1870 and 1900, the United States saw a significant influx of nearly 12 million immigrants, many of whom were seeking relief from religious and political persecution, as well as job opportunities in America's growing industries such as the building of the transcontinental railroad.

The highest number of immigrants, over nine million, arrived between 1900 and 1910. To handle this influx, Ellis Island was opened in 1892 and became the official port of entry managed by the Bureau of Immigration in New York City. There, new arrivals underwent medical inspections and, unless turned away due to medical or criminal issues, entered the country to start their new lives.