mar 21, 1895 - Immigration

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- 20 million Europeans 1870-1920. Came for land, jobs, religion.
- Ellis Island, 2% sent back. Most common point of entry for anyone coming across the Atlantic. First sight = statue of liberty. Only rejected if you were a known criminal or if you were carrying a disease.
- Chinese & Japanese immigrants entered via Angel Island. About 500,000. Conditions are shady. Rejected 18%.
- Chinatowns: in most major cities. People seek out people with similar language and culture.

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