Immigrants crossing the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans faced numerous challenges, including overcrowded and unsanitary conditions on ship voyages, which often led to the spread of diseases. The long journey could take weeks, causing physical and emotional strain due to limited food, poor ventilation, and lack of privacy. Additionally, many immigrants encountered language barriers and cultural differences upon arrival, complicating their ability to find work and integrate into new communities. These challenges contributed to a difficult transition into their new lives.
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Atlantic
It is closer crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
Atlantic
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potatoes
The Pacific ocean is much wider.
The Pacific Ocean is much wider.
The Pacific Ocean is much wider.
No. Titanic was crossing the Atlantic Ocean on her maiden voyage.
Atlantic Ocean.Africa is directly east of the United States across the Atlantic Ocean. To get to Africa from the Pacific Ocean, you'd enter the Pacific Ocean from the western United States, then have to get through Asia before you ever hit Africa.Look up AFRICA on Google Maps and you'll clearly see the difference.
Sailing West from Europe would mean crossing the Atlantic Ocean, rounding Cape Horn (southern tip of South America) and crossing the Pacific Ocean, approaching Asia from the East.