Immigrants In America

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America has become the melting pot of the world. In today’s society, you interact with many different cultural styles. Our system of government, is thought to be adopted from European culture but may have actually influenced by the Native Americans. When immigrants cross the ocean from the homeland and see the Statue of the Liberty, they see it as a sign of hope and relief. Here, these immigrants come to America in search of job opportunities, access to health care, and a better life for their families. But with the opportunities America provides, barriers follow; more specifically, language. Without speaking English, immigrants may find it difficulty in finding good jobs, starting or continuing their education, and everyday life a challenge.

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