Question

(1) Explain when and why the Italians first immigrated to America.

(2) Where did the Italians settle after immigrating to America?

(3) What challenges did the Italians face after immigrating to America?

Cite your resources.

Answer 1

(1) The Italians first immigrated to America in the late 19th century, primarily due to economic hardship and political unrest in Italy. Many Italians were seeking a better life and more economic opportunities in the United States. (2) After immigrating to America, the Italians settled mainly in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States, such as New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. (3) After immigrating to America, the Italians faced many challenges, such as language barriers, discrimination, and poverty. They also had to adjust to a new culture and lifestyle.

Resources:

1. "Italian Immigration to America in the Late 19th Century." ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/italian-immigration-to-america-1422164.

2. "Italian Immigration to the United States." Encyclopedia of Chicago, www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/845.html.

3. "Italian Immigration to the United States." Immigration to the United States, www.immigrationtounitedstates.org/italian-immigration-to-the-united-states/.