Immigration Reform

        The most surprising detail I've learned so far is how closely the view of the America citizens of the early nineteenth century resemble those of modern times. Even at that time certain people felt the need to control what types of immigrants entered the United States, this not only included race but also job prospects, mental capacity and martial status. At this time many laws had been passed to limit the access of those in these categories. Ellis Island can attribute not only its strategic location in relation to Europe for its high volume, but also the Immigration Act of 1891, a law that required all immigrants to pass an inspection before entering The United States. The facility would open a year later, and change the entire narrative of the immigrant story