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  • The first immigrants, who were mainly Lutheran pietists and Quakers, came to the U.S. to avoid religioius persecution.
  • In the 1800s, Norway faced an industrial slowdown, which made it hard for the younger population to find jobs, and they left in search of a way to support themselves and their families.
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What were push and pull factors for immigrants coming to the United States during World War 1?

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What happened to many European immigrants who came to the United States during the Great Depression?

Most immigrants who came to the United States became normal participants in the society and economy of the United States.


Why did so many European immigrants first arrived in the Northeast region?

The northeast region of the United States at the time was the easiest and fastest to reach. And with the growing business in milling, and of course farming, the northeast was basically a gold mine for immigrants.


Compare immigration before and after 1890?

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.


How many immigrants arrived in the US between 1870-1910?

In 1870-1920 about 14 billion immigrated to the United States. They came from Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, Trinidad, and Iraq. O yeah and Alaska. People also came from Italy, Germany, Russia and other European countries.

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How did Germans of immigrants travel to the United states?

Most German immigrants to the United States arrived in the United State in large ships that arrived in ports of immigration like New York's Ellis Island.


From the 1850s to 1950's most immigrants entering the US arrived at?

Ellis Island was the point where immigrants arrived to be processed into the United States.


How immigrants affected America?

Immigration has had a major effect on the United States. Other than the Native Americans that were on the continent when Columbus arrived, everyone has immigrants in their history.


What were push and pull factors for immigrants coming to the United States during World War 1?

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What happened to many European immigrants who came to the United States during the Great Depression?

Most immigrants who came to the United States became normal participants in the society and economy of the United States.


When did most people travel to the united status from Italy?

Most Italian immigrants arrived in the United States between 1880 and 1914: about 300,000 in the 1880s, 600,000 in the 1890s, and more than 2,000,000 in th decade after that.


Where are the illegal immigrants moving in?

united states


How did immigrants enter the United States?

By ship


Why did immigrants come to the United States in 1840?

why did immigrants boom in the late 1800s


Why did so many European immigrants first arrived in the Northeast region?

The northeast region of the United States at the time was the easiest and fastest to reach. And with the growing business in milling, and of course farming, the northeast was basically a gold mine for immigrants.


How many immigrants com during in 1830-1890?

During the years 1830-1890, over 7.5 million immigrants arrived in the United States. The largest waves of immigration during this period came from Germany, Ireland, and Scandinavia, driven by factors such as political unrest, economic hardship, and the promise of new opportunities in America.


What did most Mexican immigrants do once they arrived in the united States?

Oh, dude, most Mexican immigrants in the United States, like, found jobs, you know? They, like, worked hard, contributed to the economy, and, like, built a life for themselves. It's kind of a big deal, but hey, no pressure.