1. Ellis Island A. Ellis Island detainees 1. Ellis Island was only used for "steerage" or "third-class" ship passengers. People who were detained on Ellis Island can be divided into three categories.
i. Immigrants who were diagnosed with a contagious disease.
ii. Immigrants who were judged likely to become public charges because they could not support themselves, such as unescorted women and children.
iii. Immigrants who were judged to be "immoral," such as stowaways, anarchists, and criminals.
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O It uses informal, subjective language that addresses the reader directly.
O It discusses recent events and trends with friendly verbiage to entertain the reader.
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O It uses facts to inform the reader about a topic, including what happened and why.​