Second Wave of Immigration 1865-1915 (jan 1, 1865 – jan 1, 1915)
Description:
-PAIR: Poland, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Russia
-25 million new immigrants between 1865 and 1915
-The originated from Southern and Eastern Europe
-Faced lots of discrimination (religious, political: worsened because many believed they stole jobs) -The language barrier was a big issue for them
-Contributed largely to the industrial workforce
Added to timeline:
APUSH Unit 6 1865-1898
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