Why did they leave their native countries? Why did they move to the U.S.?
Dec 17, 2015
Why did they leave their native countries?
Why did they move to the U.S.?
Most immigrants came from West European countries, such as England, Ireland & Germany
By 1900, 50% of immigrants were coming from Eastern & Southern Europe
After 1892-most were screened & processed at Ellis Island New York
Nearly all Chinese immigrants landed on the West Coast & were processed at Angel Island
Usually endured crowded, unsanitary conditions
Were screened for illnesses that would prevent them admitted to the U.S.
Could only bring limited luggage
To escape religious & political persecution
To get jobs To avoid upheaval of war To escape starvation To escape diseases
Political and religious freedom Better economic opportunities Gold Rush Encouraging letters from relatives U.S. Government advertisements U.S. Business recruitment
Majority headed to industrialized cities-such as New York, Chicago, & Boston
Most settled in clusters by language, culture, & religion
Learning English freed them to move where they wanted
California Gold Rush attracted numerous Chinese immigrants
Many were escaping poverty, & famine
Chinese were key workers on railroads
1910 Angel Island opens in CA--processing center akin to Ellis Island
1882 Chinese Exclusion Act bans Chinese immigrants until 1943!
Powerful, exotic religious beliefs and ceremonies
Foreign languages, dress and customs
Competition for housing & goods
Political upset if immigrants become voting citizens
Crime and debauchery in immigrant population
Plentiful supply of cheap labor competing for jobs
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