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Researching immigration in the 1800's benefits from understanding the politics, social, and economic conditions of this time period. Background information can help researchers . such as myself, identify details influencing immigrations decision and better understanding of the challenges and motivations in the 1800's.
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A newly arrived immigrant could rise in life only if he had tremendous drive, determination, and energy. The children of immigrants were in a slightly better position.
They learned the customs and language while growing up. Those living in towns or cities usually had some opportunity for schooling before having to go to work. Still, these children and even their children needed grit and drive to get anywhere. Many immigrants, or their children, nevertheless, made success of their lives. Some, indeed, put their marks permanently on the nation's history.
Source: Bryant, Joyce. "Immigration in the United States." Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute, 2018
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