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IMMIGRATION IN AMERICA
Immigration was high in America since many people considered the nation a greener
pasture than their home countries. 1Albeit some chose to be there, others were brought in as
slaves to help in manual labor.2 The vast majority of people in the America suffered several
setbacks and conflicts because of social factors such as class and ethnic differences.3 This paper
discusses immigration and how some Americans and the federal government responded to
immigrates in America acts, Congress, riots, and conflicts and consequences. It also shows how
the various groups adjusted to life in American. Some of the highlights of the paper are August
August Spies was born in Europe; he grew up around educated and cultured people. 4
However, he immigrated to America and settled in Chicago in his late teens. His European
experience and background inspired his love for military affairs. Hence, he joined the Socialist
Labor Party in America. Later, August Spies was employed to edit for the International Working
People’s Association due to his eloquence.5 His vocal nature made him gain the attention of the
police in the Haymarket Square Rally in May 1986. In the above rally, protestors advocated for
an eight-hour working day. After Spies speech, the police fired the crowd, killing several people
and injuring many others.6 In retaliation, the protestors threw a bomb at the police, killing eight
officers and injuring several others. Albeit the bomb was thrown from the crowd while Spies was
1
Brinkley, Alan. 2008. The unfinished nation a concise history of the American people. (Boston: McGraw-Hill), 34.
2
Brinkley, Alan. 2008. The unfinished nation a concise history of the American people. (Boston: McGraw-Hill), 34.
3
Brinkley, Alan. 2008. The unfinished nation a concise history of the American people. (Boston: McGraw-Hill), 40.
4
Ables, Gisela R. 2003. American perspectives. (Address of August Spies, Chapter 1) (Boston, MA: Pearson Custom
Pub),10
5
Ables, Gisela R. 2003. American perspectives. (Address of August Spies, Chapter 1) (Boston, MA: Pearson Custom
Pub),10.
6
Ables, Gisela R. 2003. American perspectives. (Address of August Spies, Chapter 1) (Boston, MA: Pearson Custom
Pub),10.
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still on the Stage, he was charged and found guilty of murder along seven other protestors. Spies
Further, in 1882, the United States Congress decided that Chinese immigrants did not
deserve citizenship in America.8 The Americans felt threatened by the contributions of the
Chinese during industrialization; therefore, they ousted them. The Americans used such
strategies as blaming the Chinese for societal problems such as prostitution, drug abuse, and
gambling. However, the Chinese’ only crime was working harder and at lower wages than
Native Americans. 9 The Chinese Exclusion Act stated that the Chinese were not welcome in
America.10 Further, the differences in class, religion, and ethnicity created conflicts in the
American West. The Anglo Americans in the region conquered the Mexicans and Indians and
made them their subordinates by force.11 The Whites rioted against the Chinese immigrants and
hunted them down like animals. The differences in the social groups caused the differences. Tens
of thousands of immigrants settled in the Cameron County between 1910 and 1920. They
increased the population by 37, 000.12 These new arrivals were joined by the Mexican
7
Ables, Gisela R. 2003. American perspectives. (Address of August Spies, Chapter 1) Boston, MA: Pearson Custom
Pub,10
8
Ables, Gisela R. 2003. American perspectives. (Chinese Exclusion Act, Chapter 1) (Boston, MA: Pearson Custom
Pub),23.
9
Ables, Gisela R. 2003. American perspectives. (Chinese Exclusion Act, Chapter 1) (Boston,
10
White Richard. Social Conflict: It is your misfortune and none of my Own: A new history of the American West.
American Perspectives.(Chapter 3) (Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Pub), 93
11
White Richard. Social Conflict: It is your misfortune and none of my Own: A new history of the American West.
American Perspectives.(Chapter 3) (Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Pub), 93
12
Herber Benjamin. Revolution in Texas. American Perspectives. (Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Pub), 280
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immigrants; together they cleared the land and planted cotton and citrus orchards. The county
became a prominent exporter of vegetables and fruits. Later, the natives created caste systems,
which forced blacks and Mexicans to the bottom. The caste differences caused trouble among the
people.13
Conclusion
Immigrants had one vision: to make it in America, the land of plenty. Most of them
offered their services at lower prices than the Natives; therefore, they were preferred by the
employers.14 In retaliation, Americans felt threatened and came up with Acts such as the Chinese
Exclusion Act, which stated that Chinese were not welcome in the nation. At the same time,
caste systems were formed, which mainly forced immigrants to the bottom. Blacks and Latinos
were most affected by the caste system. Therefore, most of them united to fight oppression.15
13
Herber Benjamin. Revolution in Texas. American Perspectives. (Boston, MA: Pearson Custom
Pub), 281
14
Brinkley, Alan. 2008. The unfinished nation a concise history of the American people. (Boston: McGraw-Hill), 40.
15
Brinkley, Alan. 2008. The unfinished nation a concise history of the American people. (Boston: McGraw-Hill), 40.
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Bibliography
Ables, Gisela R. 2003. American perspectives. (Address of August Spies, Chapter 1) Boston,
Ables, Gisela R. 2003. American perspectives. (Chinese Exclusion Act, Chapter 1) Boston, MA:
Brinkley, Alan. 2008. The unfinished nation a concise history of the American people. Boston:
McGraw-Hill.
Herber Benjamin. Revolution in Texas. American Perspectives. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom
Pub.
White Richard. Social Conflict: It is your misfortune and none of my Own: A new history of the