"though it is not unusual to hear stories about immigrants who were detained on ellis island, records show that the majority of immigrants who arrived in the united states were permitted entry in an expedient manner. most arriving immigrants were there for only a short three to five hours. first, they had to submit to a quick medical exam. the doctors at ellis island were skilled at conducting 'six-second physicals' during which they could diagnose various conditions with just a glance. after passing the medical exam, immigrants were subjected to a legal exam to ensure that they would be able to support themselves in the united states. although most immigrants passed these two tests, some did not." which of these sentences from the excerpt is a not a minor supporting detail? "although most immigrants passed these two tests, some did not." "though it is not unusual to hear stories about immigrants who were detained on ellis island, records show that the majority of immigrants who arrived in the united states were permitted entry in an expedient manner." "first, they had to submit to a quick medical exam." "the doctors at ellis island were skilled at conducting 'six-second physicals' during which they could diagnose various conditions with just a glance."

Though it is not unusual to hear stories about immigrants who were detained on Ellis Island, records show that the majority of immigrants who arrived in the united states were permitted entry in an expedient manner.

What is a supporting detail?

This is a term that is used to show the evidence that a claim is true based on the fact that evidence is there to show that it is a fact.

Furthermore, from the evaluation of the text, there is an existing claim that shows that the people that migrate were subjected to these treatments.

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