4 janv. 1840 - Wave of Immigration
Description:
- Influx of Irish Catholics and Germans- Irish immigrate to eastern cities, face discrimination, idea of "melting pot" cities
- Germans, generally more skilled, move to mid-west, contribute to the development of the mid-west
- The Know-Nothing Party, running on a platform strictly and only against immigration, is est.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
4 janv. 1840
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 184 ans
