Examine, explain and describe what assimilation is and explain why it was significant to the newly arrived immigrants.
As well describe and explain the factors which enabled immigrants to assimilate to the American society.
As well describe and explain where most immigrants came from during the 19th Century.
Finally, describe, explain and illustrate what were/are trusts, corporations and holding companies which sprang up to employ a great number of these new immigrants throughout the period under description.