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they had to go to historic ellis so they could enter into the New York City!
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Why were people turned away from Ellis Island?
They were sent back to the originating port in Europe at the expense of the shipping company.
What happened when people at Ellis island failed their physical?
They were sent back to the ship for deportation or went to the hospital.5
What did Ellis Island do for immigrants?
Ellis Island was where immigrants were given medical and mental exams. Those that failed were sent back to Europe.
Why was Angel Island called the Ellis island of the west?
Ellis island mainly had people from Europe. Angle island had people from ASia.
About how many were detained on Ellis island?
8,687 people were detained on Ellis Island
Why was Ellis Island used?
To act as a staging ground for immigrants to America. It was were people were to be either accepted in to America, or sent back to where they came from.
How many people were sent away due to illness on the Ellis island?
About three thousand people died there. It is a small amount, considering that 12 million people went through.
What happened when people arrived at Ellis Island?
The people would get to Ellis by steamships, though it took weeks.
What did Ellis island smell like?
Ellis Island smelled like gunk but the people took it as the smells of nature
Did people get mail in Ellis Island?
Yes.
Why was it called Island of tears?
If you are referring to Ellis Island, it is because many families were split and sent back, and it was tear provoking; on an island. Hence the name.
How did people work at Ellis island?
Since Ellis Island was a small community the people who worked there were everything from cleaning staff to doctors/nurses. People who worked for the federal government as secretaries and immigration officers would also work there. The new arrivals had to be processed so anyone that was involved in that would be found at Ellis Island.
