18 янв 1880 г. - First major wave of Arab immigration

Описание:

First, a major wave of Arab Immigration to the U.S. from the Ottoman Empire (~ 95,000), what is now present Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and Israel fleeing political conflicts. Lebanon silk industry collapses b/c mulberry trees were infected → farmers look for work in other countries. Syrians and Lebanese leave to escape poverty, famine, and political turmoil. Mandatory military service also prompted citizens to emigrate elsewhere.

Добавлено на ленту времени:

Дата: