Immigration is endemic to the development of the United States. Throughout its history, multiple ethnic groups immigrated to the United States, thus affecting various elements of American life. Though immigration is usually a voluntary event, groups were moved against their will at certain points in history. .
Identify when people from Eastern and Southern Europe region immigrated, and describe the reasons why they left their home country or countries.
Examine this group's initial experience in America and how it changed over time.
Was the United States fundamentally changed by this group's immigration? Why or why not?