immigration

1. Chinese came to America because they believed you could get rich quick because of the gold. Japanese came to America for the Higher pay. Russian Jews came to escape religious persecution. The other Europeans came to America because of the rising population of Europe, and the scarcity of farm land.

2. First the immigrants had endure a long boat ride with poor sanitation, and no clean air (they were in steerage), then if they survived the boat ride (when week from Europe, three from Asia) you would arrive at Ellis Island (if you were from Europe) for an inspection, questioning, and possible detainment. If you were coming from Asia, however, than you had to pass through Angel island where you were detained for long periods in ramshackle huts and were harshly questioned.