The late 1800s was a time for major growth and change in America. New machinery and products were being invented and produced. New land was being sold by the government. New jobs were opening up due to new industries. Many immigrants traveled across the world in hopes of land and work. America's population began to increase greatly. With the help from immigration, the population grew by about 15 million from the 1700’s to the 1800’s. Since the United States had many new developments during the 1800’s, workers were needed. Wealthy Americans would travel across the world to share that America had land and work. Word traveled to places like Ireland, Germany, and other European countries. There was promise of free land and work for anyone
