14-1 – Geography and Early Cultures pages 384-389

Main Idea 1: The late 1800s brought a wave of new immigrants from southern and eastern Europe and Mexico. Old Immigrants. Arrived before 1880s. Mostly from Britain, Germany, Ireland, and Scandinavia . Mostly Protestants, but some Catholics. Many were skilled workers who spoke English. Settled in rural areas and became farmers. New Immigrants ... ................
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