Unit 2 Essay 3
Describe the expectations and experiences of immigrants during the industrial age. During the industrial age, the majority of immigrants expected to come to the new world and experience a better life. Many immigrants came to the United States for work, as well as to escape problematic conditions of their homeland. Upon arrival in America, immigrants coming from Europe arrived at Ellis Island and faced detainment, as well as inspection. After the process of inspecting the newcomers, approximately two percent were denied entry into the United States. The Asian immigrants, however, arrived at Angel Island on the West Coast of San Francisco. These immigrants had to face long and gruesome questioning and waiting, before being granted …show more content…
Immigrants who arrived in America could find steady jobs in the cities. As a result of the job locations, the majority of immigrants moved into the cities. Much of the urbanization also occurred from the Farmers whose farms had been bought out by others, or had merged with other farms. These farmers needed a new source of income, and by moving into the city they could find work easily. The rapid growth of population in cities made for unsafe and uncomfortable living conditions. Rapid urbanization resulted in several families living in homes built for a single family. Proper garbage disposal was very scarce, and led to people using air vents and shafts to store their garbage. There was a very limited amount of transportation in the cities, as population growth demanded more means of transportation. Indoor plumbing was rare, and most families received their water from public faucets. The majority of people in the cities had little or no access to safe water. The sanitary conditions in the cities were very poor. Sewage, feces, urine, and garbage occupied the city streets, and factories had smoke coming from their properties that would inhabit the cities and turn the air foul. As population continued to increase, crime rated grew out of control. Water was very scarce in the cities, which posed a very dangerous fire threat. The majority of housing in the cities and suburbs were
Describe the expectations and experiences of immigrants during the industrial age. During the industrial age, the majority of immigrants expected to come to the new world and experience a better life. Many immigrants came to the United States for work, as well as to escape problematic conditions of their homeland. Upon arrival in America, immigrants coming from Europe arrived at Ellis Island and faced detainment, as well as inspection. After the process of inspecting the newcomers, approximately two percent were denied entry into the United States. The Asian immigrants, however, arrived at Angel Island on the West Coast of San Francisco. These immigrants had to face long and gruesome questioning and waiting, before being granted …show more content…
Immigrants who arrived in America could find steady jobs in the cities. As a result of the job locations, the majority of immigrants moved into the cities. Much of the urbanization also occurred from the Farmers whose farms had been bought out by others, or had merged with other farms. These farmers needed a new source of income, and by moving into the city they could find work easily. The rapid growth of population in cities made for unsafe and uncomfortable living conditions. Rapid urbanization resulted in several families living in homes built for a single family. Proper garbage disposal was very scarce, and led to people using air vents and shafts to store their garbage. There was a very limited amount of transportation in the cities, as population growth demanded more means of transportation. Indoor plumbing was rare, and most families received their water from public faucets. The majority of people in the cities had little or no access to safe water. The sanitary conditions in the cities were very poor. Sewage, feces, urine, and garbage occupied the city streets, and factories had smoke coming from their properties that would inhabit the cities and turn the air foul. As population continued to increase, crime rated grew out of control. Water was very scarce in the cities, which posed a very dangerous fire threat. The majority of housing in the cities and suburbs were