L’Isola+dell+Lagrime

To make Ellis Island safe, controlled the federal government and took over immigrant possessing. Ellis Island closed in 1932, letting in more than 12 million people pass by. 5,000 people a day and for 40 years. They were checked for physical and mental inspections so they could find work in the U.S.thing. Failing a eye exam could be a bad thing, you could be sent back never to see your family again. The Italians named this island the //L'Isola dell Lagrime//- The Island of Tears. Most Italians left with shorter American dream.