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A difference between Ellis Island and Angel Island was that

many immigrants who passed through Angel Island were detained for long periods.

many immigrants who passed through Ellis Island were detained for long periods.

many immigrants who arrived at Angel Island underwent medical examinations and interrogations.

many immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island underwent medical examinations and interrogations.

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Which of the following best describes the push and pull factors involved in Mary Antin’s immigration to the US?

religious persecution and religious freedom

financial problems and educational opportunities

threat of war and possibility of peace

famine and job opportunities

Which of the following best states a way that “old” immigrants differed from “new” immigrants in the 1800s?

Old immigrants were Protestants and Jews, while new immigrants were Catholics and Jews.

Old immigrants settled among the native population, while new immigrants formed their own neighborhoods.

Old immigrants were welcomed by the native population, while new immigrants were met with hostility.

Old immigrants often had property and skills, while new immigrants tended to be poor, unskilled workers.

Most “old” immigrants who came to America during the 1600s and 1700s were from

Africa.

eastern Europe.

southern Europe.

western Europe.

Many Americans feared that immigrants who passed through Angel Island would

have to return to their home countries.

assimilate into American culture.

claim American land to build farms.

take jobs from Americans workers.

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