Immigration in America

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Why did many immigrants come to America in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

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To escape wars

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What is the Great Atlantic Migration?

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A movement of people from Europe to America

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Which continent did the largest wave of immigrants come from during the Great Atlantic Migration?

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Europe

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How did immigrants usually travel to America during the Great Atlantic Migration?

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By ship

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Where did many immigrants arrive when they came to America?

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Ellis Island

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What is immigration?

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Moving to a new country to live

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What did many immigrants hope to find in America?

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A better life

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What is one thing immigrants brought with them to America?

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Their culture and traditions

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How did immigrants contribute to American society?

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By sharing their food and customs

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How did many immigrants feel about leaving their home country?

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Excitement and fear