The document discusses the history of immigration to America. It explains that in the 1800s, many people immigrated to America to escape hardship and death in their home countries. They chose America because it had wide open spaces and available land. Potato blight in 1845 killed many people in America and abroad. Between 1880-1930, most immigrants came from Italy, with over 4.6 million arriving. Problems faced by new immigrants included overcrowded living conditions without basic amenities like heat and light. The document also defines naturalization and the process required to become a US citizen through agencies like the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.