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Why did people immigrate to the United States?
• Escape religious persecution
• Lack of jobs
• Lack of farmland
• Political turmoil in their country of origin
• Strike it Rich! (Gold Rush)
• To improve their way of life (“The American Dream”)
Where were immigrants from?
• Europe– Germany (1)– Ireland (2)– Scandinavia (3)– Italy– England & Russia
• Asia– Japan– China
• North & South America– Mexico– Cuba– Puerto Rico
Hardships of Immigrants
• Difficult Journey to the U.S.– 1-3 week long voyage in
“Steerage”– Many died due to poor
living conditions aboard ship
• Surviving in a new and strange culture– Language barrier– Finding work / a place to
live– Ethnic communities formed
as support system (Chinatown, Little Italy)
Ellis & Angel Island
• Ellis Island– Immigration station in New
York Harbor– New immigrants were
processed (medical, agent interview)
– Legal requirements for entry• Not convicted of a felony
• Able to work
• At least $25
• Angel Island– Immigration station in San
Francisco Harbor
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