A Century of Immigration: 1820-1924

Discusses the economic, social, and religious reasons why immigrants, predominantly from northern Europe, and then from eastern and southern Europe, came to the United States. Considers incidents of prejudice experienced by these immigrants as well as contributions made by those of immigrant background.Discusses the economic, social, and religious reasons why immigrants came to the United States and considers incidents of prejudice experienced by these immigrants as well as contributions made by those of immigrant background.