Immigration traces back as far as the 1500's when the West faced the coming of the Spanish. ... These Spanish conquerors threatened to undermine the culture of the Indians as well as their way of life. ... The job recruiters form America hung posters and told stories about free land, a lot of opportunity to work for good money, and above all, the freedom to do as they wish. ... A crucial American accomplishment that was achieved primarily with the help of Chinese immigrants, was the Transcontinental Railroad. ...

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After independence, only "free, white persons" were eligible to become citizens. ... The 75,000 Spanish-speaking residents of this southwestern territory became citizens of the United States without having immigrated here. ... There was a great demand for laborers to help construct America's cities and railways, and tasks formerly performed by skilled workers were now being done in mechanized factories with unskilled workers....

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate