Question

which detail from \the workers of ellis island\ best describes the general experience of arriving at ellis island? the complex work of processing thousands of immigrants a year required a full complement of staff. as long lines of immigrants slowly entered ellis islands main building, they were examined swiftly and expertly by the doctors for any sign of disease or signs of physical or mental weakness. sometimes the entire family was held on the island while a child or responsible adult was being treated. an interpreter needed to convey the equivalent (or a close equivalent) of the words and meanings expressed by an alien immigrant and a united states immigrant inspector or other ellis island worker.

Explanation:

The second option describes the initial experience of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island as they enter the main - building and are examined by doctors, which is part of the general arrival experience. The first option is about staff requirements, the third is about post - arrival family situations, and the fourth is about language interpretation during the process.

Answer:

As long lines of immigrants slowly entered Ellis Island's Main Building, they were examined swiftly and expertly by the doctors for any sign of disease or signs of physical or mental weakness.