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During the 1870s and 1880s, the vast majority of these people were from Germany, Ireland, and England - the principal sources of immigration before the Civil War. Even so, a relatively large group of Chinese immigrated to the United States between the start of the California gold rush in 1849 and 1882, when federal law stopped their immigration.
- The American West, 1865-1900
The cowboy became the symbol for the West of the late 19th...
- Ellis Island, New York
Locomotive sketches, with pen and pencil. From Philadelphia...
- French Canadian Textile Worker
Manuscript/Mixed Material Image 2 of [French Canadian...
- Ellis Island and Harbor
City and county map of New-York City street map showing...
- A Street in Chinatown
Official map of "Chinatown" in San Francisco Cadastral map...
- B&W Film Copy Neg
1 print : wood engraving. | Cartoon concerning Irish and...
- The American West, 1865-1900
Summary. Between 1820 and 1924, nearly thirty-six million immigrants entered the United States. Prior to the Civil War, the vast majority of immigrants were northern and western Europeans, though the West Coast received Chinese immigration from the late 1840s onward. In mid-century, the United States received an unprecedented influx of Irish ...
- Hidetaka Hirota
- 2018
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Introduction. From the early nineteenth century through the First World War, economic disruptions, crop failures, burgeoning populations, and political repression drove increasing numbers of people to leave their European homes and take their chances starting over in the new world. The relative availability of agricultural land and industrial ...
Immigration to America in the 19th century was a significant phenomenon that shaped the history and culture of the United States. During this period, millions of people from various parts of the world migrated to America in search of better economic opportunities, religious freedom, and escape from political upheavals.
Migration and Immigration. As nations underwent significant changes, the movement of people across borders took on new dimensions. This category delves into the phenomenon of immigration, exploring the motivations and experiences of individuals who sought new lives in foreign lands. It examines the impact of migration on both sending and ...
Overall, immigration in the 19th century was essential for economic growth, cultural diversity, urbanization, nation-building, social and political change, labor movements, and the global exchange of ideas. It had a profound and lasting impact on the development of nations during this time period.
Immigration, Migration, and How We Got There - Electronic Field Trip Part 1. This electronic field trip was designed to introduce grades 4–8 to the America on the Move exhibition on transportation in U.S. history. Curators and a student host visit the exhibition and examine the impact of immigration and migration and the influence of various ...
