CIA Review #4

Front

What was Ellis Island primarily used for?

Back

Ellis Island was primarily used as an immigration station for processing immigrants entering the United States.

Front

From which continent did most immigrants processed at Ellis Island come?

Back

Most immigrants processed at Ellis Island came from Europe.

Front

What significant infrastructure connected the East and West coasts of the U.S.?

Back

The Transcontinental Railroad connected the East and West coasts of the United States.

Front

What was Angel Island primarily used for?

Back

Angel Island was primarily used as an immigration station for processing immigrants, particularly from Asia.

Front

Which portion of the Transcontinental Railroad did Chinese immigrants primarily work on?

Back

Chinese immigrants primarily worked on the Western portion of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Front

Define immigration station.

Back

An immigration station is a facility where immigrants are processed and screened before being allowed to enter a country.

Front

What role did the Transcontinental Railroad play in U.S. history?

Back

The Transcontinental Railroad facilitated the movement of people and goods across the United States, promoting westward expansion.

Front

What was the significance of Ellis Island in American history?

Back

Ellis Island served as the main entry point for millions of immigrants to the United States from 1892 to 1954.

Front

What challenges did immigrants face at Ellis Island?

Back

Immigrants faced medical examinations, legal inspections, and sometimes lengthy detentions at Ellis Island.

Front

What is the historical importance of Angel Island compared to Ellis Island?

Back

Angel Island primarily processed Asian immigrants, often facing harsher conditions and longer detentions than those at Ellis Island.