Reasons some Immigrants were turned away
"If you made it this far, congratulations. However, some immigrants were not that lucky. Many immigrants were sent back home. See why below."
Reasons Immigrants were turned away
Immigrants were turned away if they:
-were sick in any way
-had a criminal record
-if they didn't seem like they would be able to have a job in America
-were sick in any way
-had a criminal record
-if they didn't seem like they would be able to have a job in America
"Heart Break Island"
Ellis Island was also called "heart break Island" This is because some immigrants who were turned away had to take that shameful boat ride back to their homelands. They felt like rejects, and many families were separated this way.