Angel Island: Twentieth Century Immigration in the West
Angel Island in the twentieth century served as an immigration station, primarily for Chinese immigrants, resembling the Ellis Island of the West. Thousands of immigrants faced harsh conditions awaiting entry to the United States, highlighting a significant chapter in American immigration history.
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Angel Island Twentieth Century Immigration in the West
Without talking, answer the following questions: 1. What are your parents' full names (First, Middle, Last)? 2. What is your address? 3. How many steps must you take to get from the sidewalk up to you front door? 4. What is the name of the family that lives 3 houses to your right and across the street? 5. What is your Mother's middle name? How do you spell it? **YOU MUST ANSWER THEM ALL CORRECTLY!** Bell Work
What do you think were some causes of this huge population increase since 1900?
Angel Island Location
Immigration Station From 1910-1940 Angel Island was used as an immigration station to process and detain thousands of (primarily) Chinese immigrants. The Ellis Island of the West Immigrants endured harsh prison-like conditions while awaiting entry to the U.S. Background
