Title: New Immigrants Vs. Old Immigrants - Historyplex
Headings: New Immigrants Vs. Old Immigrants
New Immigrants Vs. Old Immigrants
Who were they and when did they arrive?
Reasons for Immigrating
Contribution of Immigrants to the United States
Old Immigrants Vs. New Immigrants
Issues Faced by the Immigrants
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Content: The new immigrants feared oppression based on the grounds of religion in their homelands, especially in countries like Ukraine and Russia. The purpose of their immigration was to seek refuge from any torture and unfair treatment meted out to them back home. Many southern and eastern European countries experienced dwindling economies, which gave rise to extreme poverty and unemployment. Immigrants from these countries were in desperate need of jobs that would help them and their families survive, which is what brought them to America. The period of rapid industrial and economic development, the Gilded Age, was an added attraction. America was famous for producing entrepreneurs and millionaires who had risen out of dire poverty, worked hard, and made excellent lives for themselves. It was perceived to be the land of dreams, the land of opportunity, and the land of success. This perception was firmly embedded in the minds of countless immigrants who made their way to America to create better lives. Back To Index
Contribution of Immigrants to the United States
The old immigrants played a key role in the development of America, as along with them, they also brought over different ideas, cultures, and traditions with them. The English immigrants were known to shape the governance, the language, and the unique culture of the country.