In the late 1800s, new immigrants mainly came from Southern and Eastern Europe, including countries such as Italy, Poland, Russia, and Hungary. Many were fleeing economic hardship, political unrest, and persecution, particularly Jewish communities escaping anti-Semitic violence in Eastern Europe. This wave of Immigration significantly contributed to the demographic and cultural landscape of the United States during that period. Additionally, many immigrants sought better opportunities and the promise of the American Dream.
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