Question

How did the immigration wave beginning in the 1880's differ with the previous immigration to America?

Answer 1

Answer-

Most of the immigrants came before 1880s were mainly of following types, and hence they were different as new immigration policy was designed after 1880s.

A. Most spoke English

B. They tended to be Catholic and Jewish.

C. Most came with their own money and training.

An estimated 25 million immigrants arrived in the United States between 1870 and 1900.Immigration also caused conflict in American society. Some native-born Americans associated their own low wages and unemployment problems with immigrants, and accused the foreign-born population of creating poverty, crime and civil unrest.