1. The Melting Pot of America
An immigration legislation was enacted in 1920; this act cut off the immigration. ... The switch from wind-driven ships to steam ships represented an important step from economical and immigration point of view; so that, the immigrants number increased from 5 million to 10 million in 30 years, and to 15 million in the next 15 years. 87% of the immigrants came from N and W and E Europe in 1882, 25 years later 81% were from S and E Europe. ...
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