“The United States experienced major waves of immigration during the colonial era.” “Many immigrants came to America seeking greater economic opportunity, while some, for example the Pilgrims, arrived in search of religious freedom; in order to escape religious persecution (1).” During the 17th century, coming from England and Northern Europe, the first wave of European colonist began to arrive. The symbolic Port of Entry for the first wave of immigrants was Plymouth Rock, where the Pilgrims landed in 1620 (3). “This wave peaked shortly before the American Revolution of 1776-1783.” “Some reasons the early immigrants such as indentured servants, poor people, debtors and petty criminals came to America was for economic opportunity.” “Europe
