THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
AMERICAN INDUSTRIALIZATION FACTORY SYSTEM AND MARKET REVOLUTION
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They would be allowed in the US.
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They would be sent back to their home country.
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They would pay a fine and be sent to the hospital.
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They were imprisoned for the rest of their lives.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Once registered, immigrants were free to enter the New World and start their new lives. But if they were sick, they spent days, weeks, months even, in a warren of rooms. Some, like the tuberculosis ward, were open to the sea, where a gentle New York harbor breeze cleansed their lungs, improving their chances.
Detailed explanation-2: -Despite the island’s reputation as an “Island of Tears” the vast majority of immigrants were treated courteously and respectfully, free to begin their new lives in America after only a few short hours on Ellis Island. Only two percent of the arriving immigrants were excluded from entry.
Detailed explanation-3: -Any immigrant suspected of being in questionable health was chalk-marked with a letter of the alphabet ("B” for back problems, “F” for face, “H” for heart) and taken out of line and moved to a physical or mental examination room. Those with definite illnesses were sent to the Ellis Island Hospital.
Detailed explanation-4: -The exam includes screening for any illness defined as a communicable disease of public health significance. Those immigrants and refugees found to have these diseases may not enter the United States or adjust their immigration status until they have been appropriately treated and are no longer infectious.
Detailed explanation-5: -13 Where did immigrants usually go after leaving Ellis Island ? To Manhattan (1/3 of the immigrants) or to New Jersey (2/3 of the immigrants) 14. How far is Ellis Island from Manhattan ? 1 mile.