Why People Immigrated to the U.S. and Their Ship Journey

The video discusses the mass migration to the US from the mid-1800s to early 1900s, driven by factors like economic hardships, political unrest, and religious persecution. It highlights the Irish potato famine, German unrest, and Jewish persecution in Russia as key reasons. The migration process often involved families moving in stages, with challenging travel conditions in steerage class. The video concludes with a review and questions to reinforce learning.

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