Challenges of Immigrants Past & Present
The first group of immigrants came to America from Spain, Britain, and France, and eventually expanded to immigrants primarily from Europe and the Africans brought in as slaves (Ott, 2003). Ott (2003) explains that immigrants built America and are responsible for making it such a great nation. Their primary reason for migrating was to seek freedom. Today, immigrants migrate to America from nearly every country in the world, which has created greater challenges as they transition to America.
Immigrants have provided a unique strong and rich heritage to America. Ott (2003) reveals that historically, the United States has been an extension of the European civilization. Assimilation was a major factor …show more content…
Many were highly skilled and trained; therefore they moved up the economic ladder fairly quickly. However, the immigrants of today tend to be less educated and less skilled, creating a burden on the already over-taxed American economy (Ott, 2003). In addition, when the original immigrants arrived in America in 1885, the population in America was approximately 60 million (Ott, 2003). There was plenty of wide-open space with the unsettled frontier; there were plenty of resources, and plenty of opportunities for those seeking a new life. However, today, the population of America is over 300 million, and land, jobs, and resources are scarce. Opportunities exist for immigrants, however, many Americans are resentful of the jobs, housing, and resources they are using.
Immigrants from today’s generation and generations of the past face many struggles and challenges once they arrived in America. Nunez (2014) explains that immigrants and refugees face several barriers once they arrive in America. These challenges include the language barrier, raising a family in a foreign culture, obtaining employment, housing, accessing services, transportation issues, and cultural
The first group of immigrants came to America from Spain, Britain, and France, and eventually expanded to immigrants primarily from Europe and the Africans brought in as slaves (Ott, 2003). Ott (2003) explains that immigrants built America and are responsible for making it such a great nation. Their primary reason for migrating was to seek freedom. Today, immigrants migrate to America from nearly every country in the world, which has created greater challenges as they transition to America.
Immigrants have provided a unique strong and rich heritage to America. Ott (2003) reveals that historically, the United States has been an extension of the European civilization. Assimilation was a major factor …show more content…
Many were highly skilled and trained; therefore they moved up the economic ladder fairly quickly. However, the immigrants of today tend to be less educated and less skilled, creating a burden on the already over-taxed American economy (Ott, 2003). In addition, when the original immigrants arrived in America in 1885, the population in America was approximately 60 million (Ott, 2003). There was plenty of wide-open space with the unsettled frontier; there were plenty of resources, and plenty of opportunities for those seeking a new life. However, today, the population of America is over 300 million, and land, jobs, and resources are scarce. Opportunities exist for immigrants, however, many Americans are resentful of the jobs, housing, and resources they are using.
Immigrants from today’s generation and generations of the past face many struggles and challenges once they arrived in America. Nunez (2014) explains that immigrants and refugees face several barriers once they arrive in America. These challenges include the language barrier, raising a family in a foreign culture, obtaining employment, housing, accessing services, transportation issues, and cultural