Immigration 1870s-1920s
Immigration as stated in the title.
General Immigration, 1870s-1920s
From 1870-1920 most immigrants who came to America found themselves in material poverty. After they arrived they spread throughout the country, but the majority settled in cities. This was because it was easier to find jobs in the cities. Cities that were gateways to immigrants also became where the immigrants lived. In 1910, three fourths of the population of New York City was either immigrants, or children of immigrants.
Many immigrants lacked money, because of this they would usually settle in large apartment complex, or mass tenements. Many rooms were very cramped, some ten feet wide, and having no windows. Disgusting conditions and filth were common inconveniences. Immigrant’s families usually served as an economic unit, they would help each other and pooled resources together. If an immigrant had a cousin or other close relative nearby, they would usually settle in together rather than getting their own lodging. Most of the time families did not stay in the city. Although we see these things as hardships for the immigrants, they were simply stepping stones to a better life for the immigrants.
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