The document summarizes immigration to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Millions of immigrants arrived seeking economic opportunities and to escape difficult conditions. The largest problems they faced were lack of English skills, poverty, and lacking job training from agricultural backgrounds. Americans had mixed reactions, with some wanting immigrants to assimilate while others favored nativism and passed laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act to restrict immigration.

1. Chapter 7 Immigrants and Urbanization Section 1 The New Immigrants

15. Discussion Question In light of immigration history, are many Americans out of line when wanting to exclude current illegal aliens?

16. Discussion Question Why do you think our country has been historically (and presently to an extent) opposed to immigrants?

17. Discussion Question What should be the qualifications for becoming a US citizen?