Over decades, since the beginning of American history, there have always been immigrants coming to American shores. Recently, in New York City, a new immigration processing center has been opened in New York harbor, on Ellis Island. It is designed to accommodate the rush of immigrants since the 1890’s, mostly western immigrants from Europe, including Italian, Russian, German, and other European groups. Some nationalities, particularly
Italians, have been pushed from their homelands by war, famine, and political instability, and drawn to America by work options, constitutional rights, and economic and government stability. However, unlike in previous history, the ‘new’ immigrant groups, again particularly the Italians, are settling in cities
Italians, have been pushed from their homelands by war, famine, and political instability, and drawn to America by work options, constitutional rights, and economic and government stability. However, unlike in previous history, the ‘new’ immigrant groups, again particularly the Italians, are settling in cities