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jan 1, 1870 - Immigrants Double U.S Population

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Immigrants came from Southern and Eastern Europe to work in the expanding industries of the U.S. The cities became packed with these immigrants and the population skyrocketed as a result.

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Date:

jan 1, 1870
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~ 156 years ago