east and southeast
Northeast and Middlewest
In the late 1800s, the largest numbers of immigrants came from Central and Eastern Europe (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Russia, Poland, etc.), Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, etc.), and Southern Europe (Italy, Spain, etc.). There was still immigration from Western Europe (UK, Ireland, France), but this was declining and could not match the numbers from other regions of Europe. There was also a trickle from East Asia (China and Japan), but discriminatory laws prevented larger immigrations from the East.
The new immigrants came in search of a new and wonderful life. They broke away from Europe mainly because of religious restrictions or discrimination, many immigrants heard "rumors" and many wonderfully exaggerated things about the United States.
Most of the immigrants in the late 1800's came from Germany, Ireland and England.
Between 1600 and 1890 about 20 million immigrants arrived from Western Europe. Because the United States was young and growing these immigrants were welcomed to help develop cities, build roads, construct canals, and farm fields. By 1890 the United States was overflowing with immigrants as about 10 million immigrants arrived every five years from Southern and Eastern Europe including Greeks, Czechs, Hungarians, Italians, Poles, Jews, and Russians. After 1890 there was no more free land in the West. Illiterate immigrants were willing to work cheap, accused of stealing jobs, and easy prey for corrupt politicians.
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By the year of 1907, the eighty percent of the United States immigrants came from the Southern and Eastern regions of Europe.
Most immigrants into the United States between 1880 and 1920 came from Europe. Some of the most popular nationalities were Irish, Italian, Greek, and British.
In the 1800's, most immigrants came from Europe to the United States.
eastern europe
United Kingdom
Most immigrants to the United States came from Europe and Britain.
Before, during and after the US Civil War immigrants from many places in the world found themselves in the United States. Among the most prevalent were immigrants from China, Ireland and Germany.
In the late 1800s, the largest numbers of immigrants came from Central and Eastern Europe (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Russia, Poland, etc.), Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, etc.), and Southern Europe (Italy, Spain, etc.). There was still immigration from Western Europe (UK, Ireland, France), but this was declining and could not match the numbers from other regions of Europe. There was also a trickle from East Asia (China and Japan), but discriminatory laws prevented larger immigrations from the East.
The four regions of the United States (Northeast, Midwest, South, West) have unique cultural characteristics. The Northeast is known for its historical sites and academic institutions. The Midwest is known for its agricultural traditions and friendly people. The South is known for its hospitality and Southern cuisine. The West is known for its outdoor lifestyle and diverse population.
Railroads made it easier to get to seaports in western Europe
The new immigrants came in search of a new and wonderful life. They broke away from Europe mainly because of religious restrictions or discrimination, many immigrants heard "rumors" and many wonderfully exaggerated things about the United States.
Two regions where immigrants to the US have historically come from are Latin America and Asia. Within Latin America, countries like Mexico and Central American nations such as El Salvador and Guatemala have been significant sources of immigrants. In Asia, countries like China, India, and the Philippines have also been major contributors to the immigrant population in the US.