The majority of immigrants who passed through ellis island were of european descent, and the majority of immigrants who passed through angel island were of asian descent. this is most likely because
a. new york is closer to asia and california is closer to europe.
b. there were more european immigrants than asian immigrants.
c. there were more asian immigrants than european immigrants.
d. new york is closer to europe, and california is closer to asia.

I believe the answer is: D.New York is closer to Europe, and California is closer to Asia.

Because of this, immigrant that came from countries such as China would came through California beach while immigrants from countries such as England or Ireland would come from new york. This become the reason why New York became the first area in united states that experienced industrial revolution.

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