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Would it be true that the majority of European immigrants to the US settled in rural areas?
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It would NOT be true that the majority of European immigrants to the US settled in rural areas, but many did.
To understand this further, consider that large cities grew up around all major seaports. Most immigrants came in through Atlantic Ocean seaports or Gulf seaports. Eventually, almost all immigrants came through Ellis Island in New York City. By then, most immigrants had to prove they had either money so they could buy land or rent, or that they had family waiting for them at another location--often who lived in more rural areas in other States. This financial requirement was to ensure immigrants didn't become the responsibility of State or Local governments. Poor houses or poor farms were common in colonial days to at least the 1800s, but this placed a huge burden on resources to continue to accept everyone into the US. (This issue continued to change, however.)
A second point to understand is that by late 1800s, companies in coal, oil, and steel actively advertised in Britan, Wales, Ireland, Prussia, etc. for "skilled workers". European countries worked mines so men could easily find jobs in the US.
Oil had been discovered in the early-mid 1880s in western Pennsylvania and States to the west. These put out 120 barrels of oil per day and they needed men to build and work the derricks.
The Pittsburgh Coal Field, a geological area, extends from SW Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. These states had numerous bituminous coal mines, and the northeast area of Pennsylvania had anthracite coal mines. Bituminous coal was used to heat homes, businesses, and made fuel for steel factories. "Coke Works" buillt as bee-hive ovens in hillsides burned bituminous coal to make "coal coke" for steel factories. While major cities, like Pittsburgh PA and other major cities, had the most factories, small or rural towns had the most coal mines and coke works. So immigrant-coal miners brought their families to live in rural towns, but many also found work in nearby larger cities in steel factories. Immigrant families formed the melting pots in the above States and generations grew up in small towns, until coal mines and steel factories began to close between 1975-1985 and since. This caused a majot shift to unemployment and to having to enter other types of industries.
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What body of water would immigrants who settled in the northeast most likely crossed coming to the US?
Most would have crossed the Atlantic from Europe. A smaller number would have come from Cuba.
Where did the majority of Irish immigrants come from?
immigrants from Ireland come form Ireland.
What countries settled in north america?
People settled all over North America. In the U. S. , the first arrivals mainly settled on frontier land. This basically encompassed the Eastern seaboard. It would take several years, however, before the colonies would see expansion to the west. The British, Spanish, French, and other European explorers also colonized parts of Canada and Mexico.
If you were one of the new immigrants who arrived in america in the 1880 is most likely that you would have been?
most likely a European immigrant seeking economic opportunities and freedom from political and religious persecution. You would have settled in a city like New York or Chicago and faced challenges such as language barriers and discrimination, but also the chance for a better life for you and your family.
What role did immigrants play in the industrial revolution?
Immigrants moved to America mainly so they could make money. In America at the time there were many new factories and railroads that needed workers, and immigrants helped fill those positions. between 1890 and 1919, 39% of the population growth was because of immigration. I hope this helped?
Which state did European settelers settled first in?
That would be in Virgina.
What body of the water would immigrants who settled in the Northeast most likely have crossed coming to the US?
They would probably have crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
What bodies of water would immigrants who settled in the northeast most likely have crossed coming to the US?
They would probably have crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
What body of water would immigrants who settled in the Northeast most likely have crossed coming to the US?
They would probably have crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
What country is considered a nation of immigrants with large German and European population?
The U.S. would be an obvious candidate.
What body of water would immigrants who settled in the northeast most likely crossed coming to the US?
Most would have crossed the Atlantic from Europe. A smaller number would have come from Cuba.
Where did the majority of Irish immigrants come from?
immigrants from Ireland come form Ireland.
Should you keep teaching yiddish language?
I would say yes, because as the European immigrants die off, who will continue the language?
Should America remain a nation of immigrants?
North America, (specifically the USA) has always been a 'nation of immigrants', beginning with Europeans who immigrated here, raping the environment, the natural resources and the natives. Non-European immigrants have brought industry, innovation, manual labor and diversity to America.***(Mexico, Central and South America have also been raped by European 'immigrants', only to a much greater degree).***The majority of Americans have 'immigrant' blood in their veins, from both the voluntary and involuntary 'immigrants'.***The immigrants who come here today do the work that most Americans won't. They thrive on lower standards of living than most Americans would put up with and the majority of them work harder, for less pay. They benefit the nation, as well as the economy and should be allowed to continue their immigration.***Quit your whining.***America is a very wealthy nation and most Americans are 'spoiled rotten'. The "Americans" who complain about 'immigration' seem to be complaining only about 'non-European' immigrants. Don't think for a minute that this is not obvious to the World.***Anything Americans worry about losing to 'immigrants' was most likely stolen from the Native-Americans in the first place. American society has had and will always have room at the 'bottom rung of the ladder' for immigrants, minorities, the 'under educated' and the poor. America should remain a nation of 'immigrants'.
What were the first European explorers to come to Ohio?
It should be "Who were the first European explores to come to Ohio?" and the answer would be Robert La Salle of France. He came at the same time the 13 colonies were being settled.
What countries settled in north america?
People settled all over North America. In the U. S. , the first arrivals mainly settled on frontier land. This basically encompassed the Eastern seaboard. It would take several years, however, before the colonies would see expansion to the west. The British, Spanish, French, and other European explorers also colonized parts of Canada and Mexico.
Why did Congress pass the alien and sedititon acts?
Congress was worried if the European immigrants would stay loyal to the United States if they went to war with the French
