Immigration

Martina and Terrance visit the Statue of Liberty

While immigration started in the United States as early as the first settlement in Jamestown, it rapidly increased between 1871 and 1921. In search of better lives and economic opportunity, Scandinavians, French, Irish, Germans, Italians, Austrians, Hungarians, Russians, Chinese, and Japanese people all made their way to the United States. In this topic, Martina and Terrance will guide you through a time when America became a “melting pot,” and immigrants helped build the industrial strength of the United States.

Essential Question

• What challenges did immigrants encouunter in the United States?
• What contributions did immigrants make to American society?