Immigration
What did the immigrants hope to find while they were migrating to New York?
They hoped to find freedom, good jobs, and money.
What were the living conditions in America when it was over crowded?
It was unsanitary and there was a very high risk of disease or infections being spread
Where did most of the immigrants come from?
Ireland, Germany, Great Britain, Finland, Sweden, and Norway
What is the meaning of renew?
To make something new again.
How many new immigrants that arrived in the second wave estimated?
Over 15 million new immigrants.
Why were immigrants discriminated by the Americans?
Americans did this because they thought that the immigrants would try to change their culture.
In what time period did the first wave of immigration start happening?
It started happening between 1865 and 1890.
What were the places that most immigrants lived in?
Tenements.
What are ways people got money in the U.S?
People started small businesses, got jobs, and even begged for money.
What is the meaning of prejudice?
An unfair opinion based on the person's features, like their skin color, or their culture.