New immigrants in the early 1900s faced attacks and mistreatment largely due to nativism, a belief that prioritized the interests of native-born citizens over those of immigrants. Economic competition, particularly during periods of economic downturn, fueled resentment as many native-born workers viewed immigrants as threats to job availability and wages. Additionally, cultural differences and xenophobic attitudes contributed to widespread discrimination, leading to violence and social exclusion against immigrant communities.
because they wanted freedom
.A better life .Escape from oppressive governments .War .Adventure .Famine .Religious persecution
They came because they wanted their rights and freedom that they didn't get from their homelands that they have came from.
The majority were on the West Coast. They came in through the western Ellis Island called Angel Island in San Francisco.
The Progressives
asia and europe
England
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"Old" immigrants were from Western Europe, and "new" immigrants were from eastern and southern Europe.
In the early 1900s, millions of immigrants came to East Coast cities such as New York City and Boston. Cities were a popular destination due to the availability of jobs.
Its a neighborhood made of immigrants most commonly refered to in the early 1900s and late 1800s; also known as a ghetto
Opportunity
freedom
New York / Ellis Island
They wore dead cats on their heads.
The Dillingham Flaw is the term given to the misconceptions and negative reactions to immigrants in the early 1900s.
I am not sure but i think it was mostly Ireland. however there were immigrants from Poland, Germany, Bulgaria and England