The purpose of this excerpt is to help readers understand the importance of
Read this excerpt from Immigrant Kids, by Russell
Freedman
But the journey was not yet over. Before they could be
admitted to the United States, immigrants had to pass
through Ellis Island, which became the nation's chief
immigrant processing center in 1892. There they would
be questioned and examined. Those who could not pass
all the exams would be detained; some would be sent
back to Europe. And so their arrival in America was filled
with great anxiety. Among the immigrants, Ellis Island
was known as "Heartbreak Island."
O the United States.
O the time period.
O taking exams.
O Ellis Island

i think it's D...Ellis Island?

Explanation:

this excerpt was mainly talking about the immigrants and that they had to pass  through Ellis Island. if they could not pass the questioning and exams, they would be sent back to Europe.. And so their arrival in America was filled  with great anxiety. Among the immigrants, Ellis Island  was known as "Heartbreak Island."

yeah, this proves my point that they thought of "Ellis Island" as "Heartbreak Island" because of all the trauma and heartbreak that happens when you don't pass.

i think you should write from the heart and think what truely makes a hero. i can’t do this for you. even though this is it’s up to you.

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i think i seen this before