Immigration

1. Describe the causes of the immigration of Southern and Eastern Europeans, Chinese, Koreans, and Japanese to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Many Europeans came to America during this time to escape from religious prosecution in their respective home countries. Oppression of cirtin religious groups, especially Jews and Catholics, was very common during this time in Europe.
Many Asians came to build a wealth, some of whom planned to return to Asia after they built up their wealth, and others who planned to create a life in America on the wealth they would build.



2. Describe the journey immigrants endured and their experiences at United States immigration stations.

Immigrants coming to America were mostly poor, and therefore had to deal with terrible accommodations on the 1-3 week trip to the United States. They would have to stat on the lower lever of steam ships which would be extremely crowded. Many died of diseases. Once one made it to America, that person would have to pass an array of tests before being admitted to the country. This process could take up to 3 days.