The Arduous Journey of Immigration in the Late 1800's

Decisions

Feb 14, 1885

Many Europeans began to see America as a new chance at the good life. They rush to pack what little they have to leave for America.

Depart Bremerhaven, Germany

Feb 15, 1885

Many people found a ride to America via cargo or trade ship. ProCon.org. "Historical Timeline" ProCon.org. 9 July 2012. Web. 18 Feb. 2013. http://immigration.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=002690.

Monotony

Mar 12, 1885

Disease and dehydration plagued ships. Life was rough and many immigrants were treaty horridly.

Land Ho!

Apr 15, 1885

Arrival on Ellis Island after a month at sea. Main Immigration Building at Ellis Island. Digital image. The GG Archives. Ament-Gjenvick Group, n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

Processing...

Apr 16, 1885

Immigrants had to pass quick tests of both physical and mental abilites. The immigrants that passed these were admitted to enter the country. Allidair. Ellis Island Processing. Digital image. Blogspot. N.p., 26 Feb. 2011. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

Freedom!

Apr 17, 1885

Immigrants were thrust into the country with little support of the community. They grouped together and made communities of their own. Mulberry Street NYC. Digital image. Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

Becoming an American

Apr 30, 1885

Many immigrants found jobs in factories near the highrises they lived in. The ones that could not work were left in the dust. The quickly proggressing industrial empire of America left many immigrants alone and out of a job. "The Factory System: An Overview." A Day in the Life. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

Life in America

Jul 6, 1885

By now, many immigrants have settled down and made names for themselves, but some struggle to get a footing in their unfamiliar homes. Italian Mother and Her Children Arriving at Ellis Island about 1910. Digital image. Oocities.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.