Sometimes. But others came to escape famine (like the Irish), or persecution (like the East European Jews). Others again simply were looking for a better future.
Some German immigrants came to America in the 1800's to escape persecution by the German government. Some faced harsh rule. In addition, they were looking for land and economic opportunities.
Immigrants came to America mostly for economic reasons, religious rights, or to escape war, famine, or unrest in their homelands.Immigrants came to America, because there were more jobs in demand for unskilled workers.Immigrants came from many countries to escape famine, such as the Irish, religious and political persecution, and wars in their home countries. Many just wanted a chance for a better life and the "American Dream."
the americans help europe escape the war
Immigrants, particularly from Ireland, Germany, Russia.. (Europe and Asia basically) came to America to escape their current economic situation back in their home land, wanted religious freedom, or sought greater opportunity in America. For example, the Irish came because of a horrible virus that infected their potato crop and wiped out their staple food. Germans came to escape their crumbling economy.
freedom of religon,freedom of speech, a new start, to own land, and to escape the church of England
Many immigrants had come to America to escape oppressive rulers and did'nt understand American democracy. They didn't realize that in United States, the government is supposed to be the people. Since many immigrants didn't speak English, it was difficult for them to know they were being controlled.
Some German immigrants came to America in the 1800's to escape persecution by the German government. Some faced harsh rule. In addition, they were looking for land and economic opportunities.
Refugees is the word. immigrants came to America
we should let then in because most of them are coming to America either to escape something bad in there country or to get a job to provide for there family either to escape
Immigrants came to America mostly for economic reasons, religious rights, or to escape war, famine, or unrest in their homelands.Immigrants came to America, because there were more jobs in demand for unskilled workers.Immigrants came from many countries to escape famine, such as the Irish, religious and political persecution, and wars in their home countries. Many just wanted a chance for a better life and the "American Dream."
the americans help europe escape the war
Some moved to escape war or persecution.
Immigrants, particularly from Ireland, Germany, Russia.. (Europe and Asia basically) came to America to escape their current economic situation back in their home land, wanted religious freedom, or sought greater opportunity in America. For example, the Irish came because of a horrible virus that infected their potato crop and wiped out their staple food. Germans came to escape their crumbling economy.
Usually for political freedom, religious freedom, money/jobs, family, and/or drought. Opportunity, land, escape religious persecution or legal prosecution. There are probably as many reasons as there were immigrants.
freedom of religon,freedom of speech, a new start, to own land, and to escape the church of England
Many families moved to the US in order to escape religious persecution. OThers left due to debts, or government conflict.
Same reason as everyone else probably. The polish came to America for reasons like Some immigrants left to escape conscription, others left to seek better opportunities in America, and some fled from religious persecution.