A) B)
Among the many hardships faced by immigrants in the nineteenth century
were long journeys aboard crowded ships, unsanitary conditions, and
painful medical examinations.
I believe that spending time with one's family is an important part of life
because a family serves as a built-in love and support system in both good
times and bad times.
I have always believed in taking advantage of any opportunity that comes
my way and though it would be difficult, I would say goodbye to my family
and immigrate to a new country.
While most immigrants viewed Ellis Island as the "Island of Hope," for the
small percentage whom doctors and other officials refused entry, it became
known as the "Island of Tears."
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