Question

why was immigration through angel island more difficult than immigration through ellis island?
○ angel island was farther from the mainland so it was harder to find workers to process immigrants.
○ ellis island received more funding and could operate more efficiently.
○ asians immigrated through angel island and there was more prejudice against them.
○ angel island was smaller and not as well - equipped.

Explanation:

To determine why immigration through Angel Island was more difficult, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Distance from the mainland affecting worker availability is not the main reason for immigration difficulty.
• Option 2: Ellis Island being more efficient contradicts the question (Angel Island was more difficult).
• Option 3: The key reason was the prejudice against Asian immigrants (who primarily used Angel Island) and the island's smaller, less - equipped nature was part of it, but the prejudice aspect is crucial. This option correctly identifies the prejudice against Asians (the main immigrant group at Angel Island) as a major factor.
• Option 4: While the island's size and equipment were factors, the prejudice against Asians (the main group) is a more significant reason for the difficulty, and this option doesn't mention the prejudice.

Answer:

C. Asians immigrated through Angel Island and there was more prejudice against them.