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A) process immigrants arriving from overseas

B) defend New York City from attack

C) check the safety of imported products

D) serve as the first federal prison in New York State

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In 1892 the US government opened ellis island primarily to?

Ellis Island was open primarily to German and Irish immigrants in 1892


What were the dates of operation at Ellis Island?

when did ellis island first open for receiving immigrants


When does Ellis Island open?

1892


How many births occurred at Ellis Island?

After being open for 50 years, there were 350 births that occurred on Ellis Island.


What year did ellis island open as part of the immigration service?

Ellis Island opened as part of the Immigration service in 1892.


In what year did Ellis Island open as part of the immigration service?

According to http://www.answers.com/topic/ellis-island, 1890


When were the buildings on Ellis Island built?

They are open to the public.


What was Ellis Island used for during world war 2?

Ellis Island served primarily as a detention center for alien enemies, those considered to be inadmissible and others.


How are the buildings at Ellis island now used?

They are open to the public.


How are the building at ellis island now being used?

They are open to the public.


Did Mexicans go through Ellis island to get into America?

All passengers who came to America from 1855 to 1890 had to go through Ellis Island. Passengers were inspected for contagious disease.


Who is the Ellis of Ellis island?

The Ellis of Ellis Island was named after Ruby Ellis who was the first immigrant from Russia.