Reasons for leaving my home country:

Question

1. When I was in Italy, there wasn't that much money and when I heard that America had high paying jobs, I came here
2. Not to mention, in Italy, there are a lot of natural disasters that I couldn't really deal with and handle very well
3. The education system in Italy didn't meet my needs for survival as well. So, when I heard that America's education system fit my needs, I immediately came here
4. And lastly, the medical facilities in Italy didn't fit my needs either

Reasons for coming to America section:

1. I heard that America had a more stable environment compared to Italy, like there were little to no natural disasters
2. 1 also wanted to join my family that moved to America before I did
3. I also heard that the education system in
America was great too and the medical system also met my needs
4. And lastly, with the crime rates a lot lower and the policing is much higher, I felt that I would be safer there

Life in America section:

1. Life in America was interesting, l had a better and high paying job that fit my needs to stay in America
2. I also had a lot of fun with my family, and I can see why they wanted to move to America so much
3. And even though New York was crowded, it still had a much better environment when I came there since there was little to no natural disasters
4. Lastly, with all of the policing, I felt safe since I didn't have to worry about anything at all

Step 2 Reflection: In a 7-10 sentence paragraph
using your own words, &
the RADD method. Provide at least 3-4
details that support your response.

The United States is often referred to as a "country of immigrants". Based on the research you've done, think about the push factors, pull factors, & their new lives in America, & how these experiences may have shaped immigrants. How may this have shaped what we think of as being
"American"? Be sure to use evidence from each part of your "passport" to support your beliefs...

Note: Keep it short and please keep it 8th grade level

Answer 1

The push factors for leaving Italy were things like low pay, natural disasters, education system, and medical facilities not meeting needs. The pull factors for coming to America were stability, family already here, better education system, and improved medical facilities. In America, the immigrant found a high paying job, enjoyed time with family, liked the stable environment, and felt safe due to low crime rates and good policing. These experiences may have shaped immigrants to see America as a place of opportunity, safety, and better quality of life. This shapes our idea of "American" as a land of promise and success for those willing to work hard and pursue their dreams.