Question

According to "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" what caused 12 million+ immigrants to travel to America from 1892 to 1954?

the desire for a better life
the thrill of ocean travel
the onset of World War I
the need to be with family

Answer 1

More than 12 million immigrants entered the U.S. through Ellis Island in New York Harbor. Between 1892 and 1954, individuals determined to build a new life in the U.S. crossed the Atlantic Ocean on crowded ships, hoping to be admitted after a six-second physical examination and two minutes spent answering 29 questions about their names, last residences, religions, occupations, family ties to the U.S. and the amount of money they carried.


soo i think its A

Answer 2

can you help me with a couple more

Answer 3

sure

Answer 4

Read the excerpt from "Island of Hope, Island of Tears."

If illness was suspected, immigrants were detained at Ellis Island's hospital complex.

Which statement best describes the text structure of this sentence and explains why it is used?

A.A sequence text structure is used to describe the order of events at Ellis Island's hospital complex.
B.A compare-and-contrast text structure is used to show the relationship between illness and treatment.
C.A sequence text structure is used to explain the order of events that occurred after an immigrant was detained.
D.A cause-and-effect text structure is used to explain why immigrants could be detained at the hospital complex.

Answer 5

hmmm im not sure on this one

Answer 6

i thout it could be d but i wasent sure

Answer 7

what school are you in?

Answer 8

online school

Answer 9

is it NCA?

Answer 10

ohh

Answer 11

edgenuity

Answer 12

@sweetburger

Answer 13

@swilson90

Answer 14

?

Answer 15

ok so who

Answer 16

why was i tagged ???

Answer 17

i dont no she tag you

Answer 18

does someone need help?

Answer 19

ya I am just tring to finger out this quistion

Answer 20

i think it might be D ...

Answer 21

can you help me with this one Which sentence from "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" is written using a sequence text structure?

After a 12-day voyage to New York she traveled to Pittsburgh by train.
Medical officers screened immigrants for any indication of physical or mental illness.
He worked in Manhattan designing and cutting patterns for children's clothing.
As he noted, "From that beautiful city . . . I got my dreams."