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…United States, known as the “Land of Opportunity,” welcomed thousands fo immigrants every year. As newcomers arriving to this exotic land, they faced numerous difficulties. In a passage from “Where Worlds Collide,” of Pico Iyer’s essay, we can see what…

…a munitions storage fort. When immigrants began coming into New York City, New York State processed them at an old fort known as Castle Clinton(i bet it was called castle clinton because it was easy to get into) on the Battery at the tip…

…INTRODUCTION Canada’s Immigration history is one of the most richest and diverse in the world. Every year nearly 200,000 people from around the world immigrate to Canada. These new people who leave their lands behind, help shaping Canada’s values…

…Imigration and Discrimination in the 1920s Beginning in the early nineteenth century there were massive waves of immigration. These "new" immigants were largely from Italy, Russia, and Ireland. There was a mixed reaction to these incomming foreigners…

…Imigration Beginning in the early nineteenth century there were massive waves of immigration. These "new" immigants were largely from Italy, Russia, and Ireland. There was a mixed reaction to these incomming foreigners. While they provided industries…

…US Nativism In 1854 there was a rise in a political party called the “Know Nothings” and they were against the immigration of Catholics into the United States. They’re belief was they didn’t want foreigners to hold political positions, influencing…

…Americans, as many of the American industrial workers' lives were impacted by technological advancements and immigration in the time-period between 1865 and 1900. The atmosphere and working conditions that these industrial workers worked in were constantly…

…was written by Herbert Asbury. The Gangs of New York focused on a time of political corruption during a period of massive increase in immigration in New York. In this essay I will discuss three themes: immigration, Political machines, and bad situations…

…Economic effects of immigration are addressed by Kennedy, Chavez and Mills in their articles. Kennedy points out that although individually some of the immigrants do indeed end up dependent on public assistance, as a group they make a positive economic…

…In the 1850’s the early immigrants to Canada suffered also of ethnic prejudice and were considered “unfit for full citizenship.” Even though residents of BC considered the Chinese unassailable under any circumstances, they tolerated them because…