living in enclaves
Mormons
I think that major cause is religious discrimination or untouchability
Religious persecution was very importation that caused people to explore outside of Europe and find a place in which persecution did not exist. A primary example is the Protestants that came to America to escape this.
Canadians are free to believe what they want
During the late 19th century, the United States saw a significant influx of immigrants primarily from Europe, particularly from countries like Italy, Ireland, Germany, and Poland. Many were fleeing economic hardship, political unrest, or religious persecution in their home countries. This wave of immigration contributed to the rapid industrialization of the U.S. and the growth of urban centers, as immigrants sought jobs in factories and construction. Additionally, this period marked the beginning of more restrictive immigration policies in response to growing nativism and concerns about assimilation.
religion, culture, and language. Immigrants were often seen as a threat to American values and traditions, leading to discrimination and prejudice.
Persecution from the Biblical perspective
Immigrants came to America
immigrants came to America Apex =]
Forced Migration.
The constitution of Germany guarantees freedom of religion and forbids religious persecution and discrimination.
Religious persecution refers to the mistreatment, discrimination, or harassment of individuals or groups on the basis of their religious beliefs. This can involve violence, restrictions on religious practices, or social or legal discrimination against people because of their faith.
"In America, we have religious freedom."
Religious persecution is when a person is; harassed, harried, insulted, abused, verbally assaulted, singled out, rumored about, and in extreme cases, beaten, tortured and murdered, because of religious practices and beliefs.
The trek Boers were immigrants from Holland and Belgium, many of them fleeing from religious persecution back home.
Usually for political freedom, religious freedom, money/jobs, family, and/or drought. Opportunity, land, escape religious persecution or legal prosecution. There are probably as many reasons as there were immigrants.
Greek immigrants were pushed to leave Greece due to economic hardship, political instability, and limited opportunities. They were pulled to other countries, such as the United States, by the promise of better economic prospects, more political freedom, and the chance to escape social discrimination and religious persecution in their homeland.