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As industry was booming in the United States of America, many people from Europe decided to leave their homes and families to try and make their fortune in America. This massive immigration into the United States led to an abundance of cheap, unskilled labor in which the industries could take advantage. Many immigrants found themselves working in a very dangerous job, and living in poverty. The hardships the immigrants faced were various. These adversities included …

…by new immigrants to the United States were numerous. The most important ones were finding employment, a place to live, and avoiding poverty. The immigrants faced these problems and more, and dealt with them well. They relied on their family and community to get through the hard times that affected everyone. American industry benefited greatly from the use of immigrant labor, and without the immigrants, America would not be where it is today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**