What's the difference between New Immigration and Old Immigration?

Question

..... in late 19th/early 20th century

Thank you!

Answer 1

The old immigrants wanted to become Americans,they would get off the ships and kiss the ground they were so happy to be here.They wanted to assimilate into this country as quickly as they could.They learned English,sometimes by going to night school after a long hard day at work.They kept some of their old world ways but they were eager to learn about their new homeland.
The new immigrants are not a whole lot different except the fact that there are so many of them of one ethnic heritage that they don't feel the urgent need to assimilate as quickly or as completely as the old immigrants did.
The illegal aliens are an entirely different type of people.But you didn't ask about them so I wont elaborate.

Answer 2

I'll answer this in case anyone stumbles upon this page in the future as this is an old thread. You should not ask questions on an online forum expecting a real answer that might spark a sense of nativism. Its obvious that these people are commenting based on things myths and lies they've been told. I believe the OP is referring to the immigration from different parts of Europe during the mid to late 1800's and early 1900's. Some major differences were the regions where the immigrants were from. During the "old immigration, immigrants were mainly coming from northern and western Europe. This included Germans, Irish, French and Dutch. During the "new" immigration you had people coming from mainly southern and eastern Europe. This included Poland, Russia, Italy, and a lot of Jews who were being heavily persecuted in their home countries. You also had your fair share of people from Spain and France; known as the basques. Another major difference would be the sheer volume of people emigrating from Europe to America during each time. Since during the old immigration boat travel was relatively new so you had to have some money to make it over to America. People were literally risking everything on their voyage. The irish for example had almost nothing during the Potato Famine and were desperately seeking refuge. Voyage to Canada was rather cheap compared to a trip to America so many people of Irish descent made the trip to Canada on what are coined "coffin ships." The ones that made it through the hazardous weather on these ships were split between staying in Canada or raking up whatever they had and traveling down to America in hopes of more.
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Answer 3

Old Immigrants

Answer 4

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What's the difference between New Immigration and Old Immigration?
..... in late 19th/early 20th century

Thank you!

Answer 5

The people that came here many years ago from different countries were happy to be here. They obeyed laws, respected "OUR" culture, respected the people that were already here and worked hard. They worked hard to fit in. They learned ENGLISH (which I believe should be a prerequisite to get into this country!!!) and went about their lives in their new land. Today!!!! The people coming over don't give a crap about Americans, our traditions, our culture!!! They won't/don't want to speak English, dictate what we say and do in our schools (no Christmas, no God.....etc,,,etc,,,etc...) and expect us to "fit" into their culture. When in fact they are hear and they should be trying to fit into ours. I am not saying they should not have their traditions but they are in this country and they should at least shut up about it. I am not saying "all" but it sure seems like the vast majority! The kicker of the whole thing is our government is ALLOWING all this crap to happen!!! New Immigration certainly isn't like the old!!!

Answer 6

They came here for freedom and a chance. Families took everything they had to be able to send 1 family member here. There were no "special interest" groups to guide you along the way. No welfare. You had to blend in and find a means to get by. Yes people "settled" alot of the time with people from their homeland in certain areas of the country. Famaliar food, relegious practices, but rule #1 blend in and in most cases there was never a mention of your homeland again. Many changed their name to different spellings to blend in. Silly but thats why for so long your last name alot of the time was what your profession was. Butcher. Baker. But that was earlier. People were proud to be here. It was not an easy life for most. My family settled in Ohio and southern Indiana and Illinois. For the most part pretty much stayed in this general area. Farmers like many others. Very poor. My grandpa signed his name with an X because he didn't know how to read or write. My Dad got his HS diploma in exchange for service in WW2. He was in the 10th grade then. You were considered a success if you got your HS diploma. College was for the rich only. Your word was your bond. You went by the golden rule and rule of law. When I was little there was of course public school by then. It was one of the first times when people started discussing their heratige. I remember comming home and asking my dad what I was. He said American. I knew that......and I tell you it was like pulling teeth to find out I was Irish, English, German and French. Wasn't until 2 years ago I found out there was Sioux Indian in my heratige. There was even a question as to whether you were a "dark" or "light" German and what that might mean. My Aunt was disowned for marrying a "dark" German.
At any rate, people sacrificed so much to be here. And that was legally. Every group has had their turn at prejudice. (that's the old term for what they call racism now) No one had a free ride or instant success.

The "new" immigration seems to be more about money. You have it and I want it and I'm gonna take it and I don't care how I do it or who it hurts to get it. People seeking "asylum" have more of the attitude that our past immigrants had. Freedom and a chance. Just plain thankful to be here and willing to do what it takes to get along.

Answer 7

Old immigrants did every thing they could to assimlate them self into American culture. You don't see that with these new ones.

Answer 8

Old immigration is when we only let people into our country that would make our country better. It used to be that we only let in a few people who had little to offer.

Now, the majority of immigrants are simply escaping a poor country in order to leech off of our benefits.

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Answer 9

The old immigration came LEGALLY through Ellis Island and had medical checks and financial backing.

The old ones came to be AMERICANS and not to try to take over and turn America into their old country!

The new illegal aliens just want World Domination and will take anything that's not nailed down!!!