USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -From 1910-40, an estimated 500, 000 immigrants from 80 countries-including Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Mexico, Canada, and Central and South America-were processed through Angel Island. The great majority came from China or other Asian countries, including Japan, Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, Korea and Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most of them were detained on Angel Island for as little as two weeks or as much as six months. A few however, were forced to remain on the island for as much as two years. Interrogations could take a long time to complete, especially if witnesses for the immigrants lived in the eastern United States.

Detailed explanation-3: -While at the detention center, Chinese immigrants went through harsh interrogations and demeaning physical exams, often, living in deplorable conditions. Families would be separated and forced to sleep it cramped communal quarters.

Detailed explanation-4: -Journey to America On the west coast, between 1910 and 1940, most were met by the wooden buildings of Angel Island. These immigrants were Australians and New Zealanders, Canadians, Mexicans, Central and South Americans, Russians, and in particular, Asians.

Detailed explanation-5: -Upon reaching Ellis Island, passengers were processed through the station, and the vast majority was allowed to legally enter the United States in three to five hours. Still, about 20 percent of immigrants had cases that required more time. These immigrants were forced to stay overnight in terrible dormitories.