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What was the origin of the immigrants in the thirteen colonies?

The "immigrants" or colonists originally came from Spain to St. Augustine, Florida. Which, at the time was not one of the "Thirteen Colonies" and did not become one for awhile. The first place the colonists arrived was Plymouth Massachusetts.


Where can you find details on the Irish famine migration to America?

Do some research on "Ellis Island" which is the place in New York where many Irish first arrived in America.


How did immigrants begin there new lives in America?

Immigrants began new lives in America by getting off the boat and looking for a place to live and work to earn money, or they got off the boat and took a train to where they could begin to farm available land.


What was Ellis Island connection to immigration and urbanization?

Ellis Island in the harbor of New York City was the place were immigrants were counted, had their credentials for entry into the US checked, and other immigration matters performed.It was the first part of the USA that most immigrants saw after their long journey from mostly Europe to America. For the most part, the immigrants first place of residency was in NYC. Thus the urbanization of NYC was increased due to the new arrivals.


What did immigrants hope for when they came to America?

Most immigrants coming to America prior to the 20th century were hoping to find freedom from religious persecution.Actually, the only real Americans are native American, so even though most 'Americans' complain about immigrants, if they go back to their ancestors, they are in fact immigrants too. So the fact that immigrants come-for whatever reason, it makes the country a better place (and sorta increases the popularity)

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What was the origin of the immigrants in the thirteen colonies?

The "immigrants" or colonists originally came from Spain to St. Augustine, Florida. Which, at the time was not one of the "Thirteen Colonies" and did not become one for awhile. The first place the colonists arrived was Plymouth Massachusetts.


What kind of language did immigrants speak?

Immigrants spoke whatever language(s) they spoke in their place of origin unless and until they learned the primary languages of the place to which they had immigrated. Immigrants to the United States could learn English but arrived speaking English, Russian, Yiddish, Japanese, German, Italian, Romanian, Arabic, or any number of other languages. Immigrants to Brazil could learn Brazilian Portuguese but arrived speaking English Portuguese, Russian, Yiddish, Japanese, German, Italian, Romanian, Arabic, or any number of other languages.


Where can you find details on the Irish famine migration to America?

Do some research on "Ellis Island" which is the place in New York where many Irish first arrived in America.


What immigration facilities were created in 1870-1920 to handle the new immigrants?

Angel island was built off of California. Ellis Island was built in New York City, just outside of Manhattan. Both of these places were the first place immigrants saw when they arrived.


How did immigrants begin there new lives in America?

Immigrants began new lives in America by getting off the boat and looking for a place to live and work to earn money, or they got off the boat and took a train to where they could begin to farm available land.


What are the top two countries of origin for illegal immigrants?

Mexico has the highest number of illegal immigrants and second place is shared throughout Central America. About 13% are Asians, 6% are from Europe and Canada and 3% are from the balance of the world. About 78% are from Mexico and Latin America combined.


When people move from place to place what are they?

immigrants


Why do you think New York City was considered the heart of America by many immigrants?

Because New York City was the first place in America that they saw and experienced. All immigrants into the United States landed first in New York City, and had to pass through Ellis Island, before becoming citizens.


Where does the story take place in maggies door?

The story "Maggie's Door" takes place in both Ireland and America, following the journey of two Irish immigrants seeking a better life. The characters travel from the Emerald Isle to the bustling streets of New York City, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by many immigrants during the 19th century.


What island did the Asian immigrants entered?

in the late 1800s they arrived via angel island in california, it was a place later nicknamed "china cove"


Why do you think immigrants stay even though there was discrimination?

I think the immigrants liked that place


Why is Ellis Island important to the US?

Without Ellis island, the United States would certainly not be the country it is today, as tens of millions of emigrants arrived in the United States at the end of the 19th century and at the very beginning of the 20th century (1892-1924). These emigrants paved the way for what the country is today.