Ellis Island (est. 1892) and Angel Island (est. 1910) were primarily used for:
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Correct answer: Processing and inspecting incoming immigrants
Ellis Island in New York processed mostly European immigrants, while Angel Island in San Francisco dealt largely with Asian immigrants. The experience at Angel Island was typically much harsher and involved longer detentions.
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