Learn why many left their countries for the U.S. from the 1800s to early 1900s. Discover the hardships they faced, like famines and persecution, and the tough ship conditions they endured to start a new life in America.



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The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Tragedy took the lives of 146 workers – and exposed a shocking lack of workplace health and safety laws in New York State.

This video provides a brief history of Ellis Island, the immigration process, and the reasons why people immigrated to the United States. It also highlights the challenges and experiences that immigrants faced during their journey and...