Question 169 of 190 FINAL - Social Studies Question is based on the following excerpt. Ellis Island is a symbol of America's immigrant heritage. For more than 6 decades-1892 to 1954-the immigrant depot processed the greatest tide of incoming humanity in the nation's history. Some 12 million people landed here; today their descendants account for almost 40% of the country's population. Opened on January 1, 1892, Ellis Island ushered in a new era of immigration with each newcomer's eligibility to land now determined by federal law. The Government established a special bureau to process the record numbers that were arriving at the end of the 19th century. Fleeing hardships such as poverty, religious persecution, or political unrest in their homelands, they journeyed to the United States in search of freedom and opportunity. More than 70% landed in New York, the country's largest port. First and second class passengers were processed on board ship, but third or steerage class were ferried to Ellis Island where they underwent medical and legal examinations in the main building. -Excerpted from "Ellis Island," National Monument New York, U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service by Brian Feeney AWAITING EXAMINATION, ELLIS ISLAND 520 Library of Congress Which of the following is a clear implication of the passage? A. All passengers underwent legal examinations on Ellis Island. B. Most of the immigrants that arrived at Ellis Island were from the Middle East. C. All immigrants were detained at Ellis Island. D. The Government did not need to open an immigration center on Ellis Island. E. Ellis Island was the gateway to America for many immigrants.

Question 169 of 190 FINAL - Social Studies Question is based on the following excerpt. Ellis Island is a symbol of America's immigrant heritage. For more than 6 decades-1892 to 1954-the immigrant depot processed the greatest tide of incoming humanity in the nation's history. Some 12 million people landed here; today their descendants account for almost 40% of the country's population. Opened on January 1, 1892, Ellis Island ushered in a new era of immigration with each newcomer's eligibility to land now determined by federal law. The Government established a special bureau to process the record numbers that were arriving at the end of the 19th century. Fleeing hardships such as poverty, religious persecution, or political unrest in their homelands, they journeyed to the United States in search of freedom and opportunity. More than 70% landed in New York, the country's largest port. First and second class passengers were processed on board ship, but third or steerage class were ferried to Ellis Island where they underwent medical and legal examinations in the main building. -Excerpted from "Ellis Island," National Monument New York, U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service by Brian Feeney AWAITING EXAMINATION, ELLIS ISLAND 520 Library of Congress Which of the following is a clear implication of the passage? A. All passengers underwent legal examinations on Ellis Island. B. Most of the immigrants that arrived at Ellis Island were from the Middle East. C. All immigrants were detained at Ellis Island. D. The Government did not need to open an immigration center on Ellis Island. E. Ellis Island was the gateway to America for many immigrants.