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Immigration in America 1880-1910 (Chinese (Journey to America (People who…
Immigration in America 1880-1910
Chinese
Journey to America
People who came to America paid $50 for a steamboat ride
Life in America
There was a lot of discrimination against the Chinese
Why They Left
Russian Jews
Journey to America
They took ships
They were questioned and inspected when they arrived
Why They Left
They were no longer welcomed in Russia and had to go to America
Life in America
There was very little and very cheap housing for them
Houses were very packed
Education was good for the Russian Jews
Italians
Journey to America
They got to America by ship in a part called the steerage
They had to pass medical inspections and questioning and if they failed they would be sent back home
Life in America
a padrone helped them find jobs
They got jobs mostly in street work.
By 1890 Italians were 90% of New York's public works and 99% of Chicago's street workers.
Italians were thought to be criminals but in reality they were better than most Americans
Italian neighborhood had the same traditions as they do back in Italy
Why They Left
Italy's rapidly growing population couldn't support all these people
Mexicanos
Journey to America
Had to walk hundreds of miles to cross the boarder between Mexico and America
Life in America
Most worked in agriculture or labor jobs
Pay was not very good
They were very disliked by the white people
Why They Left
There were many revolutions making it very unsafe
They couldn't be supported