US immigration

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During the mid 1900's the immigration rate was rapidly increasing. Many people from all over the world were coming to America to find a better source of living. Some left because of religious prejudice while others because of poverty. This all happened because of the international pursuit of happiness.

I chose this picture because many immigrants are travelling into America to find happiness and success. They are on the boat. The conditions are pretty poor and it is very packed and crowded. The people are squished onto each other and it is very possible someone can fall out.



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This is a map of where the immigrants were coming from.