jan 1, 1820 - Immigration; Industrial Revolution
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The Industrial Revolution had begun, the slave trade was nearing its end, and America was pushing westward. Thousands of immigrants found work on the trans-continental railroad, settling in towns along the way. Word of the California Gold Rush had spread around the world, drawing immigrants from both Asia and Europe.
Irish; 5,5
Britsh; 3,5
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