History of the United States II / Unit 4 USH2 0466 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Ellis Island
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The idea
The Bureau of Immigration opened Ellis Island in New York in eighteen ninety-two as the main port of entry for European immigrants.
In practice
Doctors and nurses inspecting each arrival for signs of infectious disease.
Where people slip
Most were admitted after the inspection. The anchor notes that nearly half of all Americans have an ancestor who entered there.
Your place on the trail
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