Important Dates
When did Angel Island close down and transform into a State Park?
1954
Angel Island is located in which bay and state?
San Francisco Bay, California
What would happen to Chinese immigrants if they had medical needs that they could not afford?
Deportation
What is a current day use of Angel Island?
It is a California State Park. Visitors can hike, bike, or tour the museum.
What year did the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 take effect?
1882
Ellis Island is located in which bay and state?
Upper New York Bay, New York
To limit Chinese Immigration, what did immigrants have to endure for hours to weeks?
Interrogations
Action closing in 1954, what is the current day use of the Ellis island immigration station?
A museum and tourist attraction
After a fire destroyed the building and immigration records on Ellis Island in 1897, what year did the second building open?
1900
Which island is Angel Island near?
Alcatraz Island
What are some reasons why immigrants were denied access to Ellis Island?
Disease, criminal background, or mental health issues
What is the federal law that prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the US?
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
After decline in immigrants arriving and buildings needing repair, when did Ellis Island close down?
November 1954
What is the national monument that is located on Ellis Island today?
The Statue of Liberty
What was the cause of Japanese, German, and Italian people being detained on Ellis Island?
World War II
What is the name of the law that banned immigrants from communist or fascist countries from the US?
The Internal Security Act of 1950