They did because when they moved, the conditions weren't right for them.
In the 1800's
The best reason for people to move west in the 1800's was to start a new life.
They came from Germany in the late 1800's
In the 1800's, Europeans could immigrate if they were not insane, sick, or had spent time in prison. Asians were not aloud to immigrate, so they had to sneak onto ships. If they were spotted, they would be put to death.
Mid 1800's
The potato famine.
People immigrate TO a country and emigrate FROM a country.
People immigrate for political reasons and for economic reasons.
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Countries do not "immigrate." People immigrate.