USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Angel Island Immigration Station, formally United States Immigration Station at Angel Island, the principal immigration facility on the West Coast of the United States from 1910 to 1940.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -When a ship arrived in San Francisco Bay, immigration officers boarded the ship to inspect each passenger’s documents. Those who held proper documentation gained almost immediate entry to the United States, while those with questionable documents had to ride a ferry to Angel Island for further examination.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -By the 1830s, East Asian groups had begun immigrating to Hawaii, where American capitalists and missionaries had established plantations and settlements. Originating primarily from China, Japan, Korea, India, and the Philippines, these early migrants were predominantly contracted workers who labored on plantations.