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I. Immigrant Lives in America A. Between 1830 and 1860 5 million immigrants enter the United States 1. Out numbered original census 2. Majority were European a. 1.3 mil. Irish b. 1.1 mil. of German descent c. 15% of whites are immigrants B. Numbers of immigrants grew because of the Napoleonic War 1. This revolution made the US a ideal destination because there was no famine, religious persecution, and industrial jobs 2. Chinese came around 1854-1860 in the form of mostly men who worked in construction C. The US attracted immigrants because the economy provided many jobs as well as religious feedom II. Promotion of Immigration A. The Market Needed Workers 1. There were construction projects and mining operations for men 2. Women filled mostly jobs at textiles as well as in mills B. Midwestern and Western States Lure Potential Settlers to Promote Economic Growth C. Growth Produces More Jobs 1. Wisconsin places someone in charge to advertise in European newspapers. 2. European’s perception of the United States grew as they perceived America as a place of employment as companies promote over seas 3.
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