Written Assignment 4

At the turn of the 20^th century, it was said that “Not every laborer is an immigrant, but every immigrant is a laborer.” While this statement was an exaggeration of conditions at the time, it does reflect the fact that the industrial work force in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries was composed largely of immigrant workers. What factors led to this development? Why were so many immigrant workers attracted to the United States? What were the effects—political, economic, and social—on the US? Your answer should fill at least to complete pages, machine produced, double-spaced, with conventional one-inch margins and 12-point font. This assignment is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, February 8.