Gateway Stop Multiple Choices

This passage describes why Ellis Island was chosen as the main immigration station for the U.S. It was located in New York Harbor near the Statue of Liberty, making it easy to reach but large enough to handle the growing number of immigrants. Before Ellis Island, immigrants were processed at Castle Garden, which became too small and disorganized. Ellis Island offered better organization, with inspection buildings and dormitories for processing. It became the first step toward a new beginning for millions.

This text introduces important vocabulary like “overcrowding,” “inspection,” and “organization.” It enhances comprehension by helping students understand the importance of Ellis Island’s location. Critical thinking skills grow as readers consider how geography and planning affect immigration. Grammar awareness improves as they analyze informative writing filled with details and transitions. Historical passages like this also deepen students’ ability to connect context to events.