Question

why was ellis island so important?
a. it was the port that processed immigrants from europe into the u.s.
b. it was an immigrant prison to keep people from entering the u.s.
c. it was a naval station for the u.s. military.
d. it was a deportation port that sent people back to europe.

6/8

Explanation:

Ellis Island was a major processing - center for European immigrants coming to the U.S. from 1892 - 1954. It was not a prison, naval station, or deportation port.

Answer:

A. It was the port that processed immigrants from Europe into the U.S.