The Pros And Cons Of Immigration To The United States

Throughout American history, immigration has been a widely debated issue. On one side there are people who argue that America is a haven for anyone seeking to build a new life. Since the United States offers opportunity and individual freedoms, people are drawn to travel to America in search of a fresh start. On the other hand, opponents of immigration claim that immigrants harm the economy by being willing to do jobs at lower wages than an American worker would. Among the diverse and conflicting opinions, I found it difficult to determine which side of the issue I believe in, but with the assistance of my United States History 1 class and my AP United States History class, I am now able to understand the situation better. With this understanding,

The Europeans—mainly of British nationality—were the first immigrants to arrive in the area now known as the United States. They cultivated the land, building towns, businesses, and farms. When I learned why the first settlers came to the United States, I began to understand why more immigrants have continued to travel here in the years since. The immigrants over 300 years ago were escaping religious persecution and sought opportunities that the crowded European countries could no longer offer. Similarly, immigrants today are willing to leave their homeland behind in pursuit of a better life; some arrive in order to escape oppressive governments, while others come to provide for their family. No matter the time period, immigrants come to America in search of the elusive “American Dream.” Learning that this desire has seduced people for centuries has made me aware of the significance of this

While this issue may never be resolved, I believe that immigrants should be allowed to arrive in America as long as they have no criminal record or ties to a criminal organization. In regards to illegal immigrants, those people only want to live a better life. So if illegal immigrants are caught, I think they should be deported, but they should be given the chance to legally immigrate to the United States. Whatever direction the United States decides to take, we must consider all aspects of the situation, not just the economic