3 Waves Of Immigration

Question: First Wave of Immigrants

Answer: . began when the U.S. was founded (became a country).

. immigrants came from Northern Europe, escaping poverty and hunger.

. most found land to farm.

Question: Second Wave of Immigrants

Answer: . late 1800’s. From eastern and southern Europe.

. fleeting war, or persecution because of their religious beliefs.

. found work in growing cities.

Question: Third Wave of Immigrants

Answer: . late 1960’s - today

. high % of Asia and Latin America

. between 1970 and 2005 over 28 million immigrated to the

U.S. where they settled.