Question

Immigrants moved to this country with the American dream in mind, that this land was filled with opportunity and if they worked hard they could become wealthy and live a good life. This proved to be false, as only a few white males truly had the opportunity to rise to the top, and the majority of immigrants lived in horrible tenement homes and worked in dangerous conditions. My question is, if moving to America turned out to be this way where people are living in poverty, why did people continue to migrate here? Did they not hear about the actuality of the working conditions? Did they just keep holding onto hope of becoming wealthy? Or were their lives that bad in their home countries to where the harsh conditions of living and working in America were better?

Answer 1

People moved to America due to various reasons like greater economic opportunities, religious beliefs, war, or they were pushed out of their land. People expected a more productive Land. The Americam Dream is another pull factor to bring people to America. people expect equal growth opportunities in America. America being the largest economy attracts people hoping to get good income. People might have heared about actuality of working conditions in America but still find it better here than their native countries, Dollar being the strongest currency also lures people to America. Most peole think i terms of exchange rate in their native country, as they earn and send maoney to their family in their domestic country where due to high exchange rates provides for better living. Employment acted as a magnet to immigratnts coming to America as they were ready for such jobs that Americans avoided like  digging canals, building railroads, or working in steel mills and garment factories. Today, many immigrants find employment as maids, janitors, farm workers, and other low paid jobs. They were ready for lower wages due to high exchange rates of dollar in their native countries. They were ready for hardships in short run with a dream of securing their families in domestic countries. Even the skilled professionals find better opportunites here and provide cheaper skilled labor. Overall America is a dream that most people see ans yes it is true that most times they see only a good side and ignore the hardships.