Topic Immigration Old vs New Objective We will

Topic: Immigration: Old vs. New Ø Objective: We will define who old and new immigrants were and identify reasons why they came to the U. S. Ø Drill: What are some reasons why someone might leave their country to go live in another country?

Immigration BOOM! 1860 31. 5 million people in U. S. ► 1865 – 1920 30 million people COME TO U. S. ► § Population nearly DOUBLES!!!

Immigration Old vs. New

Old vs. New Immigration ►“Old” immigrants ► came to US between 1820 -80 ► From Northern and Western Europe ►“New” immigrants ► came to US after 1880 ► From Southern and Eastern Europe ► and Asia

Immigration Push and Pull Factors

Push Factor – Negative events or conditions that force people to leave their home Pull Factor – Positive reason that attracts people to a country/region

"I came to America because I heard the streets were paved with gold. When I got here, found out three things: First, the streets weren't paved with gold; second, they weren't paved at all: and third, I was expected to pave them. "

Summary Who were “old” immigrants? ► Who were “new” immigrants? ► ► What were some reasons why people came to the U. S. in the late-19 th/early 20 th century? ► What do you think life was like for these immigrants once they arrive in the U. S. ?