Ellis Island and the Wave:U.S immigration 1880-1914

Of all the qualities the United States possesses, her big heart is perhaps the greatest. In an age of critics, sceptics and detractors, it is no less true today than before -as it has always been..

"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth."- George Washington

"If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity." -John F Kennedy

"Oh, but anyway, Toto, we're home. Home! And this is my room, and you're all here. And I'm not gonna leave here ever, ever again, because I love you all, and - oh, Auntie Em - there's no place like home." - The Wizard of Oz

Category:

Education

Tags:

• United
• States
• Immigration
• Europe
• 1880
• 1914
• Ellis
• Island
• New
• World

[rudedog062]

This a great video! I would like to know just how all thease people survived here in America? Did they have jobs waiting for them, or where they just brought over as cheap labor?

[sainter1]

@rudedog062 Hi, sorry to take so long getting back to you. Many of the immigrants had jobs promised through agencies on arrival. Not all came through though. Cheap labour/ sweat shops was the main source of employment in the early days however self employment opportunitiesgrew with the increase in the population. It was tough to begin with but fruitful in the end. I don't know how many failed and returned to Europe but my guess is not many.

I'm glad you liked the vid. Cheers - Wayne :)

[IXGertXI]

Enjoythevoyage just shared this with me. Very educational! ;)

[sainter1]

Very educational coming from a teacher is THE compliment. Thx, Dot. ;)

[enjoythevoyage]

Wow! It's a small world!

[Fringe111]

What a great story. Yanno my dad knew Edward when he was first starting out on Broadway. I loved his movies.

[enjoythevoyage]

Yes, indeed, he was the famous actor and one of my favorites as well! My father lived (until 4 years of age) near his cousin in Romania and, as I said, in NYC, he lived with his Uncle and family until my grandfather got settled. My father looked like him except he (my dad) was skinny.

[Fringe111]

Was he the actor????

[sainter1]

One of my fav actors is Edward G! Look forward to your PM, Maid Marion. :)

[enjoythevoyage]

I have been there three times and love to go! I'll PM you my name so you can check out my page on facebook!

FYI--My father was a first cousin to Edward G Robinson and lived with his family in NYC until my grandfather got settled!

[sainter1]

I'm so glad this means so much to you, Marion. Yes, the U.S has it's problems like all countries do but it is still a bastion of democracy and freedom, and the ppl are much to be admired. Have you seen your grandfather's name on the wall at Ellis Island?

BTW, I just joined facebook. I'll look you up. :)