What was the great depression , and how did the new deal try and fix many of the problems americans were facing

List three reasons why explorers began to explore new, and old areas. [[ps: doesn't explicitly say where. i think it's more in general.

Why were chinese american immigrants frequently detained when trying to immigrate through angel island? the rules for immigration were stricter at this checkpoint due to health issues that were prevalent among asian populations at this time. the location of the island was difficult to reach, and ships to the mainland were often prevented from sailing more than once a week. immigration agents were notorious for asking immigrants confusing questions as a means of denying them entry. low wages caused a shortage of immigration officials, so many immigrants had to wait weeks or months before their applications were processed.

What does the term “escalation” refer to?