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Why I want to Immigrate to America
This could finally be my chance to start a new life in America! Finally! I could find another job in farming and farm with my brother! I hated the laws in Mexico and was always hated having the idea to follow them. Now it seems like everything is falling into place finally. -
My Plan for America
My name is Aemilio Garcia. I live in the country of Mexico. My job is working as a peasent. All of my fellow workers and I have just been informed today that we have to move up to America and work there. If we chose not to, we would stay in Mexico and starve to death. This news overwhelmed me in such a way that I've never experienced before. I thought of my brother who lived in America and how I've missed him so much. This could be my chance to finally see him after ten years. -
Seeing America!
I passed through Ellis Island quite eaiser than I thought I would've. I was only there for about two days total. The hardest part though was everybody speaking English. I was raised and taught Spanish and that was the one and only language that I knew how to speak. Everybody was yelling at me telling me to do things. I did obey and I passed the legal inspection and the medical exam. I am so thankful for how quick I passed through. -
Stepping into America
Everybody was giving me funny looks as I was stepping into America. I think it was because everybody viewed me as being poor. I felt uncomfortable but at the same time I was just so excited. All that I brought was the clothes on my back and I only had enought money for the resources that I needed. I had already bought land for the Homestead Act and was excited to see what my land looked like. I had bought about fifteen acers, just enough for me. -
When I got Mugged
All my money is gone. My mind is swirling with how it had even happened. I just remember walking down a street late at night and then everything turned black. I was at the bar and heading back to my house. The next thing I knew, I woke up and all of my money was gone. All I have left is a tiny bit of money that I left back at my house. I have no idea what I'm going to do, I now feel scared and unsure of everything. -
Farming with my Brother
I have barely any money to get by each day. I'm thinking about moving down west to where my brother is. I could get a job farming down there. I mean, farming is the only job that I even know how to do. I'd have to leave everything in New York and spend the last of my money for a train down to the west. Is it even worth it though? This could be my chance to see my brother, who I miss so much. -
Homestead Act
I can't maintain the land that I'm living on. I just don't have enough money to keep up with the land. Bills after bills keep coming in and I just wish there was a way to stop them. I know that I have to stay here though because I signed a contract that has me stay in my house until 1866. I just know that won't be able to keep up enough money to stay here. -
Breaking Laws
I have to give up the land. I have become desperate for money. This wasn't the way that I'd invisioned America to be. Instead, it's the complete opposite, where I don't have enough money to maintain my land. I know that I am breaking the law, but right now I honestly don't care. I have made the decision to move down west to live with my brother. I have sent him a not and he replied saying that he would be more than glad to have me come down and live with him. He currently lives in Louisiana. -
Knit Communities
It's been a few months since I've decided to move down to Louisiana to live with my brother. I'm enjoying life now! The trip here wasn't hard and I live in a Knit Community with my brother. I am always supported with food and other supplies by other people who live here too. I am suprised on how easy life has been since I moved here. We always have festivals and dance all night long! -
Farmer Life
I have found that I'm associated with the loggers, fisherpeople and farmers the most. I am now a farmer. I do get abused a lot but I remember how I got abused a lot worse in Mexico. There are lots of poor conditions. But, I'm so thankful that I'm surrouned by the people that I love who always support me. This includes my loving brother. I don't get paid a lot, but it's enough for me to get by each day. -
Settled in for Life
I have been living in a Knit Community for quite a while now. I feel that I'm settled in for the rest of my life. Moving here was one of the hardest things that I've ever done but I'm thankful for the great opprotunity that I have been given. I feel that in the end, everything pays off. I have also gotten used to farming. I have gotten married and have been blessed with two young boys!
