Immigration In The 17th Century

Final essay

Immigration in the 17th century affected the social, cultural, and political structure of America. The immigrants brought with them their own social and political structures. Both parties faced both positive and negative impacts. Many Eastern and Southern Europeans were moving to Minnesota for various reasons. “Most Southern European immigrants were motivated by economic opportunity in the United States, while Eastern Europeans came here for religious freedom which they did not enjoy in their home countries” (Immigration, 271). This shows that they wanted to keep their families safe and be financially stable. The concerns of the many Minnesotans was that how are these people that are not educated and very poor suppose to adjust

Skilled immigrants have proven to be top contributors to the United States in many aspects today. Many people blame economic crisis on the influx of migration however that is only for a short period of time. Today, more and more immigrants take over the top seats in colleges and universities. Likewise, low skilled immigrants also increase the economy and the efficiency of labor work despite their disadvantages. Michael J. Mandel and Christopher Farrell explain that many low skilled immigrants are illiterate, and they do not speak English or understand English, and they do not receive government help. Moreover, they overcome their struggles and work in low paying jobs. In “The Immigrants: How They are Helping to Revitalize The U.S Economy” written by Mandel and Farrel state that “ 28% of the hotels staff of 650 is foreign-born, and most work in housekeeping, dish washing, and other low-paying jobs” (187). These low skilled immigrants help the economy grow by doing the dirty jobs. Most native-born Americans would not work at these kind of

The native communities perceived the continued immigration of the Europeans as they were here for greater purposes and they wanted to take over their lands. Boycotts arose and many leaders started movements that articulating for the reduction of the uncontrolled immigration.

Many women were christian movement and it was an anti-alcohol movement that didn’t want the alcohol and wanted to get rid all of the alcohol for many reasons. This movement alcohol was bad reputation, dangerous,and cursed to society and getting rid of was important because it will significantly change American. For instance, family being together, being stay away from harm's, better lifestyle, good environment, and less crimes to be committed in the society. Although Americans got affected when the liquor place was closed and no more selling liquor was allowed, However the people start losing their jobs and unemployment rate dramatically beame high and the government starts to lose a lot of tax revenue. Even though it was banned that alcohol was not allowed people were still buying illegal and many people died which affected their whole family, relatives, and death were keep increasing each time at this period and many people were being taken in jail because of what crimes the committed .