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How much did the population grow in America?
During this time, less than 4,000 migrated to the U.S. They were forced to cheaper land and could no longer be found. Every child worked at an early age. -
When Italins first arrived in America
More Italians have migrated to the United States than any other Europeans. Many of them traveled to America in the early spring, worked until late fall, and then returned to the warmer climates of their southern European homes winter. Overall, 20 to 30 percent of Italian immigrants returned to Italy permanently. -
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Italian Immigration
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Beggining of Italian Immigration
When Italians immigrated to America they became very skilled artist, painters, sculpters, musicans, and singers. -
Did Italians like working in small buisnesses or larger?
Italian immigriants were practically likely to have heavy construction jobs. Half of all late 19th century Italian immigriants were mannual labors in America. -
Birds of passage
This descibes immigrants who never intended to make the united states thier permanent home. They were unable to make a living in their home town. Most were young men in their teens or tweenties, who planned to work and save money. -
why did they immigrate?
Italians immigtrated to America, because of poverty. They purchased their own home and food to keep a living. -
What year was the highest rate of Italian Immigration
1913 was the year where a record high of Italian citizens immigrated to the United States. Most of these emigrants came from Northern Italy, but more came from Per Capita from the South.
