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immigration
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Leaving Home
The war and prosecution has led me to leave Russia. I am making the walk to the ports to take a boat. -
On the boat to America
Because I left Russia I decided to go to America because of the freedom of religion and the jobs. -
The statue of freedom.
I have reached Ellis Island in America and I can see the statue of freedom. -
The end of Ellis Island.
The process to enter the U.S. was very long and suspenseful but finally it has come to an end. -
Hard work in Boston
For the last week I have been working in a sweatshop and I have decided to move to Oklahoma Territory and acquire land there. -
The Homestead Act
After learning about the free land bieng given I have decided to go to the Oklahoma Territory and enter the race to acquire land there. -
Early In The Trip to Oklahoma
The trip has been quite smooth so far I have taken a train to Chicago from the money I got from my jewelry and now started on horse towards Oklahoma Territory. -
Missouri
I have reached Missouri the trip has been quite safe for we are together in a wagon train. -
Oklahoma Territory
I have reached Oklahoma and entered the race. -
A New Home
I have found my land and have started building my house and spending my nights in a tent. I am quite happy and will start farming soon.
