Warm-Up Most migrants to the United States during the late nineteenth century came from which part of Europe? 1. north and west 2. south and east 3. south and west 4. north and east 2. According to the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, immigrants were 1. increasingly deported if caught. 2. permitted to become legal residents. 3. encouraged to remain because of shortages of workers. 4. no longer eligible for public services in the United States. 3. Several million Irish migrated in the 1840’s primarily because 1. they were attracted to the United States. 2. the English forced them to be refugees. 3. poor environmental conditions induced them to migrate. 4. disastrous economic conditions pushed them out of the country.

Global Migration The global migration pattern is very simple – the pattern reflects migration from less developed countries to more developed ones.

Immigration by Country The United States has by far the largest number of immigrants in the world. However, the U.S. does not have the largest percentage of immigration.

Middle East Half of the region’s total population are immigrants. Half of the region’s total population are immigrants. United Arab Emirates – 90% United Arab Emirates – 90% Kuwait – 70% Kuwait – 70%

U.S. Immigration Patterns Overwhelmingly populated by the direct descendents of immigrants. About 70 million people have immigrated here since Currently, the number of immigrants in the United States is 30 million, or about 1/10 of our total population. The largest numbers of immigrants have come to the United States in three stages - Overwhelmingly populated by the direct descendents of immigrants. About 70 million people have immigrated here since Currently, the number of immigrants in the United States is 30 million, or about 1/10 of our total population. The largest numbers of immigrants have come to the United States in three stages - First major era – Colonial – to 1840 Second major era – European - mid-19 th century through early 20 th – also had three stages 1840’s-1850’s-Northern & Western European 1870’s-1890’s-Northern & Western – Southern & Eastern European Third major era – Current present Asia – 1970’s-1980’s – leading source of immigrants Latin America – Over 13 million total Mexico – 8 million Immigration Reform and Control Act (1986) – caused highest year ever-1991 with 1.8 million Latin immigrants

Ellis Island Ellis Island is a symbol of America’s immigrant heritage. From 1892 to 1954, this immigrant depot processed the greatest tide of incoming humanity in the nation’s history. Nearly twelve million landed here in their search of freedom of speech and religion, and for economic opportunity.

Maryanna Ziemba The story of a Polish immigrant at the turn of the century – Page 92.

Kauthar Hi, I am Kauthar Hassan and I moved from Kenya, by way of Somalia, to the United States in It was exciting to travel from there to here as we didn't travel much before and suddenly we were on a very big trip. We came to the United States because my parents wanted better things for all of our family, so they brought us to this country. When we arrived in Georgia, the change could not have been more different. Yes, there were big cities in Kenya, but there was nothing to compare with the atmosphere of the Atlanta area where I now live. In Kenya, we had a large variety of animals and wildlife. The plains of Kenya were, seemingly, very close to the city. The joy and wonder that went with them, whether it was going on a safari or watching a beautiful sunset, seemed to be easy to find and enjoy. Here the city seems to go on and on. Even when we travel away from the city the wide-open spaces like I knew in Kenya seem to be hard to find. One of the things I miss most about Kenya is the early morning when I would wake up and smell the aroma of pancakes and mandozi (a Kenyan pastry). I also loved the sunsets in Kenya as the sun slid over the horizon. Although I miss those parts of my life, I do like it here. Everyone is friendly. When I first arrived everyone would ask me about where I had come from and they wanted to know all about me. Their friendliness made me feel good. There are lots of things to do here that I couldn't do at home. There are different foods and different cultures all waiting to be explored. I have found something I like as much as the plains of Kenya and that is vacationing along the coast of Florida and enjoying the shore there. There are some funny things that happened to me when I arrived here, things that American children take for granted. A couple of great examples are in the changes I found in kitchen. I did not know what a microwave oven was. Can you imagine? I had never seen a dishwasher as we had always washed our dishes by hand. Here there was this machine to do such as task. I liked that! While I do miss my home, I know that was the right place for our family to come to. We have opportunities here that we would not have had in Kenya or Somalia. Birthplace: Kenya Born: 11/20/92 Home: Atlanta, Georgia