Answer:
It shows the hardships immigrants had to go through to enter the U.S.
Explanation:
In the 1800s lots of immigrants were flooding the States because of its opportunities and freedom. The Gate of Liberty was a main way immigrants entered the U.S, but it would take months to get through the process that was held there sometimes. U.S citizens started to get upset about the overflow of immigrants and taking U.S citizen jobs because they were paid less. This then resulted in rules/laws being enforced about immigration.
